China Details New Tax Credit Rules for Foreign Investor Reinvestment

19/07/2025

Provincial authorities are ordered to establish cross-departmental mechanisms to manage a new tax incentive policy aimed at encouraging reinvestment of profits.

ESG / Sustainability

Nepal Proposes to Align Sustainability Reporting with IFRS S1, S2

18/07/2025

Nepal's Accounting Standards Board is seeking feedback on new rules to meet national climate goals and growing investor demand for transparent sustainability data.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Sees Launch of First Bitcoin-Backed Mortgage Product

18/07/2025

Fintech firm Block Earner has launched the product after a federal court found its crypto loans did not require a financial services licence, a decision now being appealed by ASIC.

Securities / Derivatives

China Probes Underwriting Price War Between Top Banks

18/07/2025

Regulators are investigating six underwriters, including Citic Securities and Guotai Haitong, after fees on a major bond deal fell to just CNY 700.

Fintech / Regtech

Fiji Launches Fintech Hub with EU, Australia, NZ Support

18/07/2025

The Reserve Bank of Fiji is leading the initiative, which aims to accelerate fintech development and directly support the nation's financial inclusion strategy.

Securities / Derivatives

WFE Sounds Alarm on IPO Drought Especially in APAC

18/07/2025

The WFE has launched a global campaign to revitalise public markets, citing a stark decline in listings, particularly in Asia-Pacific.

Securities / Derivatives

ChinaAMC Launches World's First Tokenised Renminbi Fund in Hong Kong

18/07/2025

ChinaAMC has rolled out RMB and USD tokenised money funds, positioning them as yield-generating tools for anticipated stablecoins under new city rules.

AML / KYC

Egmont Group Mandates FIU Independence as Core Member Requirement

18/07/2025

The Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units will now require members to guarantee the operational independence and autonomy of their organisations.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Proposes Overhaul of Large Exposure Rules for Merchant Banks

18/07/2025

MAS plans to tighten large exposure limits to 25% of Tier 1 capital for merchant banks and refine related-party rules for all banks.