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Sanctions
China Imposes Export Controls on Key Lithium Battery Technologies
17/07/2025
China added advanced cathode material and lithium extraction technologies to its restricted export list to safeguard its lead in the sector.
Securities / Derivatives
ASX Proposes New Clearing Liquidity Rules After Settlement Disruption
17/07/2025
ASX has proposed new contingency planning rules following a 2024 settlement delay and expanded exemptions for G-10 banks.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan to Permit 'Simplified' Brokerage Branches Amid Digital Shift
16/07/2025
FSC to allow smaller, non-trading branches to cut costs and expand wealth management services as online trading nears 80 percent.
Capital / Liquidity
Korea Lifts Small Business Principal Forgiveness to 90%
16/07/2025
FSC to inject KRW 700 billion into its New Start Fund, expanding eligibility and easing repayment terms from September.
Securities / Derivatives
Shanghai Exchange Launches ‘Growth Tier’ for Unprofitable Tech Firms
16/07/2025
New STAR Market tier for pre-profit tech companies goes live with 32 firms, featuring distinct delisting rules and enhanced investor risk warnings.
Securities / Derivatives
Indian Pension Funds Lobby for Looser Corporate Bond Rules
16/07/2025
Managers seek more flexibility to boost returns as assets triple, proposing changes to rules on bond maturity and credit ratings.
ESG / Sustainability
China Extends Green Finance Project Catalogue to Cover Loans
16/07/2025
The updated green finance catalogue unifies project standards for loans and bonds, expanding its scope to cover new industries.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Central Bank Warns Foreign Investors on Capital Control Breaches
15/07/2025
The central bank is stepping up enforcement to curb speculative inflows and manage a surging currency without direct market intervention.
Enforcement
Singapore Penalises Law Firms Over Role in Money Laundering Case
15/07/2025
MinLaw has fined two firms and referred one lawyer for disciplinary action as part of a wider crackdown on professional enablers.
AML / KYC
Malaysia Imposes Permit Requirement on US AI Chip Exports
15/07/2025
The move aims to close regulatory loopholes and prevent illicit trade amid US pressure to stop advanced semiconductors from reaching China.
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