South Korea is the latest country to crack down on cryptocurrencies, citing concerns over speculation

North Korean businesses operating within China have 120 days to close down following the latest UN resolution

An underground bank in the south China province of Guangzhou has been shut down following claims it was involved in $70m of illegal asset transfers last month

An overworn focus on China has detracted from the real-world dangers of shadow finance, writes Kim Darrah

Though its key tourism and gaming sectors have contracted recently, Macau’s growth has stayed strong. Now, an outward-looking, competitive banking sector is leading the region to a prosperous future

Authorities in Beijing have revealed plans to turn all state-owned giants into joint-stock companies by the end of the year

By pouring investment into international infrastructure projects, China hopes to expand its historic trade route. However, such ambitious plans have left the Asian superpower stranded amid unprofitable ventures

China has opened its $9trn bond market to foreign investors, further liberalising its capital markets and reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as a global financial hub

The Trump administration has accused the Bank of Dandong of laundering money for the North Korean regime, placing the bank under review

In a bid to attract additional investment and help fight growth slowdown, China introduces new measures to encourage trade

China’s credit rating has been cut for the first time since 1989, with credit raters concerned by the waning strength of the country’s economy

Asia’s climbing urbanisation rates are contributing to an expanding middle class and rising income levels. The ripple effect? An ongoing boost to the region’s already burgeoning real estate market

Donald Trump’s election as President of the US has undoubtedly caused global uncertainty, but we mustn’t let rough waters push us towards hazardous policies

Often overlooked in the world of finance, the travel industry contributes a tremendous amount to the global economy. From elitist beginnings, it is now one of the world’s most transformative forces

The international spotlight has fallen on the issue of currency manipulation, but are there any cut-and-dry rules, or is it just a game of geopolitical posturing?