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Market Infrastructure
China Extends Tax Incentives for Foreign Firms to Bolster Investment
By Editors | 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.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia Consults on Future Vision of Payments Infrastructure
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025
Two consultations on the future of Australia’s payments infrastructure have been issued, along with a conceptual framework from the RBA.
Feature
MAS Proposes Clearer Risk Warnings for Complex Products
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2025
New rules aim to simplify disclosures, strengthen investor assessments, and ensure better safeguards for investors.
Fintech / Regtech
Australian Banks Launch ‘Confirmation of Payee’ Service
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025
The new name-matching service will help to prevent customers from being tricked into sending money to criminals.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Proposes New Levies to Recoup Costs of Future Bank Failures
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2025
MAS proposes post-crisis levies on banks to recover resolution costs, with larger contributions from those holding more uninsured deposits.
AML / KYC
China Imposes New AML Rules on Precious Metals and Gems Dealers
By Manesh Samtani | 02/07/2025
New rules effective 1 August require dealers to conduct due diligence and report cash transactions over CNY 100,000.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SC Malaysia Consults on Overhauling Digital Asset Exchange Rules
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2025
SC proposes tighter asset safeguards, higher capital requirements, and a faster listing process for regulated digital asset exchanges.
AML / KYC
Singapore Implements Tougher AML/CFT Rules for Financial Sector
By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025
Stricter rules targeting proliferation financing and tightening suspicious transaction reporting deadlines for FIs are now in effect.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Launches Mandatory Clearing for TWD Interest Rate Swaps
By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025
The new regime, effective 1 July, aims to reduce counterparty risk, enhance capital efficiency, and align with global standards.
Securities / Derivatives
ASIC Releases Updated Regulatory Guides for Managed Funds
By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025
ASIC has revised two guides, one focusing on compliance and oversight, and the other on the use of discretionary powers by fund managers.
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