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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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