Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai and Astana Exchanges Sign New Cooperation Pact

02/07/2025

The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in areas such as stock and debt product development and market promotion.

Enforcement

Korean Banks in Cambodia Accused of Predatory Lending

02/07/2025

A new report alleges predatory lending by Korean-owned banks in Cambodia is causing widespread debt, land loss and rights abuses.

Market Infrastructure

China Extends Tax Incentives for Foreign Firms to Bolster Investment

02/07/2025

China has extended a preferential tax policy for foreign firms that reinvest profits into the country, a move aimed at boosting investor confidence.

Capital / Liquidity

China Raises Capital Requirements for Consumer Finance Firms

02/07/2025

New rules for consumer finance companies raise minimum capital threefold and tighten risk management and consumer protection standards.

Taiwan to Impose Consumer Protection Rules on Major Non-bank Lenders

02/07/2025

The FSC will impose strict new conduct, disclosure, and debt collection rules on major finance and leasing companies.

Capital / Liquidity

FSC Korea Orders Sangsangin Plus Bank to Improve Management

02/07/2025

The action, the first of its kind since the 2011 crisis, comes as the bank’s delinquency rate tops 20%, more than double the industry average.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Tightens Disclosure Rules for Related Party Transactions

02/07/2025

New standards aim to boost transparency and empower audit committees and shareholders in approving transactions with related parties.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Cap Risk Exposure for Real Estate Trust Firms

02/07/2025

Regulators will introduce a 100% capital-based limit on land trust risk and expand net capital ratio requirements to curb risks.

Bangladesh Eases Rules on Service Payment Remittances for Foreign-Affiliated Firms

02/07/2025

Bangladesh Bank has expanded remittance eligibility to firms with less than 50% foreign ownership, subject to conditions.