Markets & Infrastructure

Cloud & Infrastructure

Vietnam Launches Fintech Sandbox Decree to Boost Innovation

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

The regulatory sandbox offers fintech firms a space to test innovations such as credit scoring, open APIs, and P2P lending.

Data Privacy

Shanghai SOE to Lead China's Fourth Personal Credit Bureau

By Editors | 07/07/2025

A new state-led entity is being established to operate China's fourth personal credit bureau. It will focus on commercialising public government data.

Payments & Settlements

Taiwan Mulls Stricter Currency Rules to Curb TWD Speculation

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

The proposed rules will require foreign stock investors to show proof of equity orders before converting funds into TWD.

Structural Regulation

South Korea Overhauls Commercial Act to Tackle 'Korea Discount'

By Editors | 07/07/2025

The revision passed by the National Assembly expands directors' fiduciary duties and tightens voting caps for controlling shareholders.

Payments & Settlements

US Passes 1% Remittance Tax, Sparking Concerns in Asia

By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2025

New levy under the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act targets cash-based transfers by non-US citizens, raising concerns for top remittance recipient nations like India.

Capital Adequacy

Taiwan Proposes Overhaul of Financial M&A Rules to Spur Consolidation

By Editors | 07/07/2025

FSC to raise minimum acquisition stakes to over 25% and offer temporary capital relief to encourage stable, large-scale mergers.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Confident of September Market Upgrade on Back of Major Reforms

By Editors | 07/07/2025

Regulators cite the new trading system and key legal amendments on foreign ownership and clearing as crucial to securing emerging market status.

Trading & Investment

Chinese Exchanges to Double Price Limits for 'ST' Stocks

By Editors | 06/07/2025

The move aims to improve price discovery for risk-alerted companies and accelerate market-based delisting mechanisms.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

RBI Bans Pre-Payment Charges on Floating Rate Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/07/2025

The new directions aim to protect borrowers, promote lender competition, and resolve grievances over hidden charges.