Markets & Infrastructure

Sustainable Finance

Thailand SEC Amends Rules to Boost ESG and Overseas Fund Investments

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

The SEC has expanded the investment universe for ESG funds to include digital tokens and relaxed criteria for investing in foreign collective investment schemes.

Structural Regulation

Korea to Ease Corporate Penalties, Reform Regulations to Spur Growth

By Editors | 06/08/2025

A new government task force plans to replace some criminal punishments for executives with financial penalties to foster a business-friendly environment.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea Tightens Audit Rules, Clarifies Sanctions for Independence Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

The FSS has clarified sanctions for obstructing audit reviews and auditor independence violations. Leniency offered to firms recognised under 'Value-up' programme.

Emerging Prudential Risks

PBOC Forms New Stability Committee Amid Property Sector Strain

By Mark Johnston | 05/08/2025

PBOC will prioritise defusing risks from local government debt and key institutions while maintaining loose monetary policy.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Reforms to Ease Compliance for Related Party Transactions

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/08/2025

SEBI proposes turnover-based thresholds, compliance relaxations, and greater clarity to streamline RPT rules for listed entities and their subsidiaries.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Flags Wealth Sector Growth, Sees Major Hiring Push

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

HKMA’s Eddie Yue points to strong AUM growth and enhanced mainland schemes, with some firms projecting up to 100 percent headcount increases.

Trading & Investment

South Korea Faces Global Criticism Over Proposed Tax Hikes

By Manesh Samtani | 05/08/2025

A plan to lower the capital gains tax threshold and raise corporate taxes has sparked a sharp market sell-off and fierce criticism.

Structural Regulation

Thailand Proposes Tax Credits to Offset Impact of OECD Global Tax Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

The new incentives aim to retain investment from multinational firms, while new matching funds will support local deep-tech start-ups.

Structural Regulation

China NDRC Proposes to Tighten Rules for State Investment Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 05/08/2025

The proposed regulations aim to prevent wasteful competition among government-backed funds and steer capital towards key strategic technology sectors.