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    Sanctions

    US Removes Sanctions on Myanmar Military-linked Individuals and Firms

    25/07/2025

    The US removed several defence sector and logistics entities from its sanctions list, a move rights groups call "extremely worrying".

    Securities / Derivatives

    Vietnam Proposes 20pc Capital Gains Tax on Securities

    25/07/2025

    Draft law would tax actual annual profits from securities trading at 20% and end a controversial 0.1% flat tax on every transaction.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China to Roll Out New SME Credit Assessment, Data Flow Models

    25/07/2025

    Multi-agency notice details a nationwide SME credit platform and new mechanisms for cross-border data transfer in key pilot zones.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Pakistan Regulator, IFC Launch Project to Boost Corporate ESG Standards

    24/07/2025

    The three-year initiative aims to develop regulatory frameworks and build capacity to align Pakistan's corporate sector with international sustainability practices.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Reforms Driving Lower NPAs at Indian Public Sector Banks: Minister

    23/07/2025

    The gross NPA ratio has fallen sharply from 9.11% to 2.58% over a four-year period, while the total value of bad loans has more than halved.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Korean Lawmakers Approve Amendments to Double Deposit Protection Limit

    23/07/2025

    South Korea's Cabinet has approved legislative revisions to double deposit protection coverage, bolstering depositor confidence and financial stability.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SGX Lists First SGD-Hedged ETF Tracking China's ChiNext

    23/07/2025

    SGX debuted an ETF linked to China's ChiNext Index, offering SGD-hedged exposure through the ETF Connect scheme with Shenzhen.

    Enforcement

    China Confirms Wells Fargo Exec Involved in 'Criminal Case'

    23/07/2025

    China has confirmed the US banker is part of a criminal probe. Reportedly, a US Commerce Department employee has also been subject to an exit ban since April.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    OJK to Impose 'Fit and Proper' Tests on Fintech and Crypto Leaders

    23/07/2025

    The new regulation, effective from 1 October 2025, aims to strengthen governance and integrity for key personnel at digital asset firms.

    Thailand Appoints State Banker Vitai Ratanakorn as New Central Bank Chief

    23/07/2025

    The appointment of a perceived rate-cut advocate follows public friction between the government and the incumbent over monetary policy direction.

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