Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Proposes ETF Cross-Listing Scheme with South Korea

13/07/2025

Financial Secretary Paul Chan says the move would be a "convenient and immediate" way to boost market links amid growing Korean investor interest.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Relaxes Startup Financing Rules for Banks

12/07/2025

Bangladesh Bank has raised loan limits and eased risk rules for lenders, requiring them to channel startup funds into a new, dedicated venture capital entity.

Structural Regulation

Shenzhen Bourse Urges Brokers to Expedite ChiNext IPOs

11/07/2025

The exchange has reportedly pledged to ease some listing requirements and speed up reviews to bolster the economy and counter a wave of Hong Kong listings.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Beijing Issues Risk Warning on Stablecoin Fundraising Schemes

11/07/2025

A Beijing finance association has warned of illegal fundraising and Ponzi schemes using stablecoins amid a market frenzy.

Structural Regulation

China Hits Taiwan’s Defence Sector with Dual-Use Export Controls

11/07/2025

China has placed eight Taiwanese aerospace and shipbuilding firms on an export control list, citing national security and targeting "Taiwan independence" forces.

KYC & CDD

GLEIF Approves Singapore's TradeGo as Qualified vLEI Issuer

11/07/2025

The integration of verifiable digital identities into TradeGo's blockchain platform is expected to cut compliance costs and streamline cross-border commodity finance.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Expanded Business Scope for Credit Rating Agencies

10/07/2025

The proposal would allow credit rating agencies to rate instruments like unlisted securities, but requires strict operational separation and clear disclaimers to investors.

Trading & Investment

Korea Proposes Dividend Tax Overhaul to Boost Payouts

10/07/2025

The proposed reform would offer a lower, separate tax rate for dividends from companies with high payout ratios, aiming to tackle the "Korea discount".

PEPs & Sanctions

UK FCA Finalises New Rules on Politically Exposed Persons

10/07/2025

For financial groups with operations in the Asia-Pacific region, the new guidance clarifies the application of these rules on a global basis.