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Korea Launches Bug Bounty Programme to Fortify Cybersecurity
28/05/2025
FSS and FSEC offering rewards up to KRW 10 million for identifying vulnerabilities in financial systems, encouraging ethical hacking to enhance security.
Sanctions
Japanese Shipper Lobbies for Relief After EU Sanctions Hit LNG Tankers
27/05/2025
Mitsui OSK is lobbying the EU via various channels, including the Japanese government, following sanctions on three tankers linked to a Russian LNG project.
Capital / Liquidity
China Unveils 23-Point Plan to Boost SME Financing
27/05/2025
New measures aim to increase lending, cut borrowing costs, and improve efficiency for SMEs, focusing on key sectors like foreign trade and tech.
Securities / Derivatives
Osaka Exchange to Launch New Currency Futures in April 2026
27/05/2025
OSE will list USD/JPY, CNY/JPY, and EUR/JPY futures in April 2026, offering investors a new hedging tool with both day and night sessions.
Capital / Liquidity
EU Delays FRTB to 2027 Amid Competitiveness Fears
27/05/2025
A decision has been made to delay FRTB implementation to preserve the ability of EU banks to compete internationally.
AML / KYC
FSB Convenes Inaugural Forum on Cross-Border Payments Data
26/05/2025
Participants discussed initiatives that could advance the FSB recommendations for addressing data-related frictions in cross-border payments.
Enforcement
China Enhances Investor Protection with New Guidance
25/05/2025
China bolsters investor rights with new guidance targeting fraud, enhancing legal recourse, and promoting capital market stability.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia Courts Family Offices with Tax Breaks to Boost Capital Market
24/05/2025
SC official promotes incentives, including zero-tax rate and visa schemes, to attract single family offices to Forest City.
ESG / Sustainability
South Korea to Unveil ESG Disclosure Roadmap Next Month
24/05/2025
FSC to release ESG reporting guidelines in June in the face of industry concerns over Scope 3 measurement and shifting policy in other jurisdictions.
Capital / Liquidity
BOE Updates Rules for International Banks Operating in the UK
24/05/2025
PRA clarifies expectations for international branches, seeking to balance openness with financial stability concerns.
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