Markets & Infrastructure

    Capital Adequacy

    RBI Allows Co-operative Banks to Invest in NABARD’s Shared Service Entity

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/09/2025

    The RBI has allowed co-operative banks to invest up to 5% of their owned funds in NABARD’s SSE, exempting such investments from prudential caps and unlisted securities restrictions.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    South Korea to Revise Tax Rules to Support Foreign Bond Investment

    By Mark Johnston | 29/09/2025

    Seoul will exempt international depositories from withholding tax obligations to attract foreign capital ahead of a major bond index inclusion.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    China's State Banks Impose Sweeping Pay Cuts, Salary Caps

    By Editors | 29/09/2025

    The reforms aim to narrow pay gaps and redirect funds to frontline staff amid a broader push to curb excessive pay.

    Structural Regulation

    Tokyo Stock Exchange Tightens Growth Market Listing Rules

    By Editors | 29/09/2025

    The TSE will raise the market capitalisation requirement to JPY 10 billion five years after listing, up from JPY 4 billion after ten years.

    Payments & Settlements

    HKMA Launches Upgraded RMB Facility to Boost Offshore Yuan Market

    By Editors | 29/09/2025

    The new RMB Business Facility will replace an existing scheme, offering cheaper funding and longer tenors to support corporate use of the yuan.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    HKMA Consults Banks on Framework for Sharing Scam Losses

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2025

    The proposed framework aims to guide how liability is shared when customers are tricked into authorising payments to fraudsters amid a rise in such cases.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    China Sanctions Six US Firms Over Taiwan and National Security Concerns

    By Editors | 29/09/2025

    China added the companies to its "unreliable entity" and export control lists, citing military cooperation with Taiwan and risks to its national security.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea to Launch 24-Hour FX Trading and Allow Foreign FIs to Participate Directly

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2025

    The move, set for next year, will allow direct offshore participation as Seoul seeks inclusion in a key global stock index.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Proposes Earlier Disclosure of AGM Materials for All Listed Firms

    By Editors | 29/09/2025

    The FSC plans to extend stricter reporting deadlines for annual meeting handbooks and annual reports to all listed and OTC-listed companies.

    Stablecoins

    Japan's Ikuyo to Form Stablecoin Association for Trade Finance Reform

    By Editors | 29/09/2025

    The Tokyo-listed firm will create an industry body to promote blockchain-based settlement and address inefficiencies in cross-border payments.

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