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  April 14, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Philippines Allows 100% Foreign Investment in Public Services

  The Philippines has issued the implementing rules for the Public Service Act which allows for 100 percent foreign ownership of public services.
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  April 5, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  How to Set Up a Company in Indonesia

  In this article, we discuss the steps that would-be investors need to take to establish a company in Indonesia.
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  March 10, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  New Due Diligence Requirements for Corporate Finance Advisers in Singapore

  Corporate finance advisers in Singapore must implement new due diligence requirements by October 1, 2023.
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  February 21, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  New Cybersecurity Rules for Financial Institutions in Indonesia

  Indonesia recently released new cybersecurity rules for the financial sector, including banks, insurance companies, and other financial services providers.
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  February 10, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Increased Oversight in Indonesia’s Peer-to-Peer Lending Sector

  Indonesia has increased oversight in its peer-to-peer lending sector through OJK Regulation POJK10/2022. The regulation increases the minimum capital and equity requirements for P2P lenders and sets out a more efficient licensing procedure.
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  December 27, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Singapore to Revoke E-meeting Provision for Business Entities from July 1, 2023

  Singapore’s “alternative arrangements for meetings” that allow organizations to call, hold, or conduct meetings electronically will be removed as of July 1, 2023.
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  December 2, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Singapore Launches ESG Impact Hub: What it Means for Green Finance

  Singapore recently launched the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) Impact Hub to promote the country’s ESG ecosystem and set global standards for green and sustainable finance.
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  November 10, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  How to Obtain Halal Certification in Malaysia

  Foreign companies looking to obtain a Halal certification in Malaysia must apply to the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM). JAKIM will then conduct an on-site inspection of the applicant’s premises.
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  November 9, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Companies in Singapore Must Now Maintain Register of Nominee Shareholders and Nominators

  Singaporean and foreign companies are now obligated to maintain a non-public register of nominee shareholders and their nominators.
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  October 19, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Intellectual Property Financing in Indonesia

  Indonesia’s GR 24/2022 is a new regulation that allows people and businesses in the creative economy to use their IP assets as collateral for financing from banks.