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.

Capital / Liquidity

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.

ESG / Sustainability

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.

Fintech / Regtech

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.

Enforcement

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.

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.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

AML / KYC

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.

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.