Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Hike Corporate Tax, Launch New Investment Tax

30/07/2025

The government and opposition have agreed to raise the top corporate tax rate to 25% and implement a long-delayed financial investment income tax from 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Derivatives Trading Rules for Non-resident Investors

30/07/2025

SEBI has scrapped the mandatory use of custodial participant codes for NRIs to improve operational efficiency and ease of investment.

Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh to Restart Digital Bank Licensing in August

30/07/2025

The central bank will invite new applications, demanding significant investment capacity, following a review of a previously criticised licensing process.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SIDC Partners CASI to Boost ASEAN Sustainable Finance Talent

30/07/2025

The partnership aims to advance regional sustainable finance education, coinciding with the launch of a new advanced certification for capital market professionals.

Securities / Derivatives

BOCHK Joins Clearstream, Euroclear Network to Boost APAC Eurobond Access

30/07/2025

The appointment expands the international securities depository network, aiming to facilitate primary market activity from the start of the Asian business day.

Taishin, Shin Kong Complete Merger to Form Taiwan's No 4 Financial Group

29/07/2025

The landmark friendly takeover creates TS Financial Holding with TWD 8.3 trillion in assets, signalling a new wave of consolidation in the island's crowded banking sector.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan FSC Proposes New Capital Rule for Offshore Insurers

29/07/2025

The amendment will align the minimum capital requirement for Offshore Insurance Units with a new solvency framework set to launch in 2026.

Capital / Liquidity

China to Expand Cross-border Cash Pooling Framework for Multinationals

29/07/2025

Regulators have released draft rules to roll out a unified, lower-threshold framework for managing renminbi and foreign currency funds to facilitate corporate treasury operations.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Seeks Swiss Expertise for New International Financial Centres

29/07/2025

Hanoi has signed cooperation agreements with Swiss fintech bodies as it seeks guidance on building financial hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.