Editors
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ESG / Sustainability
India Mandates Stricter Vigilance Reporting for State Bank Directors
02/01/2026
The finance ministry's directive follows repeated lapses in disclosing adverse information on board-level executives at public sector financial institutions.
Market Infrastructure
Nine Firms Seek Licences as Vietnam Advances Gold Market Reforms
02/01/2026
The central bank is reviewing applications from banks and other businesses while also studying plans for a national gold exchange.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea Eyes Bank-Like Data Security Rules for E-commerce Platforms
02/01/2026
The move comes as regulators probe Coupang’s forex transactions and vendor loans in the aftermath of a major data breach at the e-commerce giant.
Capital / Liquidity
Taiwan Amends Capital Rules for Overseas Operations of Insurers
02/01/2026
The amendments align capital adequacy requirements for expansion into Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau with the upcoming solvency framework.
Sanctions
US Targets China, Hong Kong Firms in Venezuela Sanctions
02/01/2026
Four companies with registered addresses in mainland China and Hong Kong have been designated for operating in Venezuela’s oil sector.
Market Infrastructure
India Overhauls Rules for Global In-house Centres in GIFT City
02/01/2026
New framework details eligibility, permissible services, and governance for GICs, repealing 2020 rules to attract offshore business
Securities / Derivatives
SGX RegCo Appoints Former GIC Risk Chief as New Chairman
02/01/2026
Dr Sung Cheng Chih will succeed the founding chairman and is set to steer the regulator in implementing key market reform recommendations.
China Clarifies VAT Rules for Asset Managers, Loan Services
02/01/2026
New regulations designate asset managers as taxpayers for their products and make input VAT on loan interest temporarily non-deductible.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Approves Coking Coal Options for Dalian Commodity Exchange
02/01/2026
The DCE published detailed trading rules and fee structures ahead of the launch on 16 January 2026.
Securities / Derivatives
China Proposes Rules Governing Board Secretaries of Listed Companies
02/01/2026
The draft rules aim to clarify responsibilities, raise qualification standards, and enhance accountability for this key corporate governance role.
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