Finance Services Bureau, Hong Kong
Government
Asia Link
http://www.info.gov.hk/fsb
Abstract
A useful site for a good understanding of the Hong Kong economy. Site has policy objective of FSB, reports of latest economy developments (prepared by Economic Analysis Division), fact sheet on Hong Kong financial services, consultation papers, reports and policy paper and other information, including links to related departments and organization, environment report etc.
HQ: Hong Kong
Core operations: Asia
Language: English.

Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), US
Government
Asia Link
http://www.fasb.org
Abstract
The mission of the FASB is to establish and improve standards of financial accounting and reporting for the guidance and education of the public, including issuers, auditors, and users of financial information. Site contains a calendar of events, summary publications, and memebership application information.
HQ: US
Core operations: International
Language: English.

Financial Services Agency (FSA), Japan
Government
Asia Link
http://www.fsa.go.jp/
Abstract
This site has information on money-laundering and other regulatory topics, press releases, and links to other financial supervisory agencies.
HQ: Japan
Core operations: Asia
Language: English and Japanese.

Government of Pakistan Board of Investment
Government
Asia Link
http://www.pakboi.gov.pk/
Abstract
This site contains a wealth of information about investing in Pakistan: investment and economic policies, Biz Links section, a quarterly review of investment opportunities in Pakistan, and BOI press relaeses.
HQ: Pakistan
Core operations: Pakistan
Language: English.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
Government
Asia Link
http://www.info.gov.hk/hkma
Abstract
The learning center has useful guidelines, circulars and books such as Derivatives in Plain Words. Both complementary and for sale publications are available online. Site contains details explanation of currency board system, reserve management, debt market development, settlement and payment analysis and banking. It links to Mortgage Corporation.
HQ: Hong Kong
Core operations: Asia
Language: English.

Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC)
Government
Asia Link
http://www.hksfc.org.hk
Abstract
HKSFC is divided into 4 divisions: Supervision of Market Division, Corporate Finance Division, Intermediaries and Investment Products Division, and Enforcement Division. Views can visit the investor education pages for advice for retail investors or lodge a complaint with SFC. Site has searchable Registry, regulations, consultation papers, statistics and publications for sale.
HQ: Hong Kong
Core operations: Asia
Language: English.

International Monetary Fund
Government
Asia Links
IMF, Australia
IMF, Bangladesh
IMF, Cambodia
IMF, China
IMF, Brunei
IMF, Hong Kong
IMF, India
IMF, Indonesia
IMF, Japan
IMF, Korea
IMF, Macao
IMF, Malaysia
IMF, New Zealand
IMF, Pakistan
IMF, Philippines
IMF, Singapore
IMF, Sri Lanka
IMF, Thailand
IMF, Vietnam
Abstract
IMF is an international organization comprising of 182 member countries. It aims to promote monetary cooperation and foster economic growth. Resourceful site includes publications and country information, which are available online in PDF file. Fund rates, standard and code and news. Excellent country data containing position within the IMF, links, exhange rates, details of regional offices, articles and speeches.
HQ: International
Core operations: International
Language: English.

Japan Ministry of Finance (MoF)
Government
Asia Link
http://www.mof.go.jp
Abstract
MOF site is packed with information on Japan's fiscal budget, tax policy, financial system, international finance. It links to Customs and Tariff Bureau, and Institute of Fiscal and Monetary Policy. Site contains periodicals, reports on Fiscal Investment and Loan Program, statistics and councils reports.
HQ: Japan
Core operations: Asia
Language: English.

Ministry of Finance, Pakistan
Government
Asia Link
http://www.finance.gov.pk/
Abstract
Contains Economic Survey 2000-2001, tables on Pakistani fiscal operations, information on law and economics, and the current economic situation.
HQ: Pakistan
Core operations: Pakistan
Language: English.

Ministry of Finance (MoF), Singapore
Government
Asia Link
http://www.mof.gov.sg/
Abstract
Site has MoF Corporate book, Survey on Singapore Government Procurement 2001, News Flash section, budget statements for last 5 years, government expenditure information, tax information, and MoF news releases.
HQ: Singapore
Core operations: Asia
Language: English.

Ministry of Finance, Taiwan
Government
Asia Link
http://www.mof.gov.tw/english/
Abstract
This well designed site contains financial guidelines and statistics, measures of economic development, a news bulletin, and details of the integrated income tax system.
HQ: Taiwan
Core operations: Asia
Language: English.

Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (MOFTEC), China
Government
Asia Link
http://www.moftec.gov.cn/moftec_en/
Abstract:
Government site containing news, foreign economic trade updates, and law and regulation section.
HQ: China
Core operations: China
Language: English and Chinese.

Monetary and Foreign Exchange Authority of Macau
Government
Asia Link
http://www.amcm.gov.mo/
Abstract
Central bank for Macau. It carries statutory duties and is comprised of Board of Directors, Fiscal Board, Consultative Board. It has annual report and financial regulations, links to local banks, insurance companies and domestic sites, and a weekly news brief.
HQ: Macau
Core operations: Asia
Language: English.

Monetary Authority of Macau
Government
Asia Link
http://www.amcm.gov.mo/
Abstract
Annual reports, organizational structure, information about the banking sector and insurance sector in Macau, and exchange rates. Economic statistics section includes weekly newsbrief and monthly bulletin , as well as data from the Census Service.
HQ: Macau
Core operations: Asia
Language: English.

Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
Government
Asia Link
http://www.mas.gov.sg
Abstract
Site looks into the financial sector of the countries, examining its banking system, insurance, bond market and the likes. It provides both overview and review of the financial sector. A section of the site is dedicated to promoting Singapore's financial sector, bringing with it opportunities and market players' views. It also contains economic research, facts and figures, and hot financial links.
HQ: Singapore
Core operations: Asia
Language: English.