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Credit Risk
SBV Directs Lenders to Earmark VND 500 Trillion for Key Projects
02/07/2025
The directive aims to accelerate key national infrastructure and transport projects amid ongoing challenges with site clearance and material supply.
Climate Risk
Japan Regulators Deepen Climate Risk Scrutiny with New Scenario Tests
02/07/2025
Separate analyses for banks and insurers highlight growing transition and physical risks, urging firms to enhance risk management frameworks.
Payments & Settlements
India Mandates Instant Refunds for Failed UPI Payments from 15 July
02/07/2025
The National Payments Corporation of India will require banks to implement an auto-reversal system for failed transactions by mid-July.
Market Abuse
Taiwan Passes Law Allowing Cross-Company Dismissal of Directors
02/07/2025
The new law allows for the dismissal of listed company directors for fraud or embezzlement committed at other firms.
Trading & Investment
China Lifts Freeze on Granting Outbound Investment Quotas
02/07/2025
The move ends a 13-month pause on new quotas, signalling an easing of capital controls amid a stable yuan and recovering domestic markets.
Trading & Investment
HKEX Extends Onshore IRS Tenor to 30 Years via Swap Connect
01/07/2025
The change extends the maximum contract length from 10 years to 30 years, which will help to better meet the risk management needs of long-term investors.
KYC & CDD
RBI Tightens Rules for Aadhaar Payment Operators to Curb Fraud
01/07/2025
New rules mandate stricter due diligence and ongoing risk monitoring for AePS touchpoint operators to protect customers from fraud.
Structural Regulation
Vietnam Approves Dual-Hub International Financial Centre Plan
01/07/2025
The plan establishes hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang with special policies on tax, forex, and law to attract investment.
Trading & Investment
NSE Set to Launch Electricity Futures with Liquidity Scheme
01/07/2025
NSE will offer incentives to two market makers to boost trading in its new electricity futures contracts launching on 11 July.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Philippines Proposes to Expand Deposit Insurance Beyond Bank Deposits
30/06/2025
The PDICis proposing legislative reforms to cover more financial products, following a recent doubling of the deposit insurance limit.
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