ESG / Sustainability

HSBC Quits Net-Zero Banking Alliance, Following US Lenders

14/07/2025

HSBC has become the first major UK bank to depart the UN-convened climate group, citing the maturity of its own transition planning amid investor scrutiny.

Crypto / Digital Assets

China, Egypt Deepen Ties with Local Currency and CBDC Pact

14/07/2025

The central banks of China and Egypt have signed an MoU to promote local currency use, information sharing, and collaboration on CBDCs.

AML / KYC

ACCC to Create 3rd NASC Fusion Cell to Target Romance Scams

14/07/2025

The new 'fusion cell' brings together the public and private sectors, including dating and social media platforms, to disrupt romance scams.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Central Bank Directed to Scrap Credit Growth Quotas by 2026

14/07/2025

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed the central bank to accelerate the removal of its decade-old credit quota system.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Simplifies Rules for Asset Manager Staff Holding Overseas Posts

14/07/2025

New FSC orders replace a prior approval system with a registration process for certain concurrent positions within a corporate group.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

Capital / Liquidity

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.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

Crypto / Digital Assets

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.