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Markets & Infrastructure
Trading & Investment
Shanghai and Astana Exchanges Sign New Cooperation Pact
By Editors | 02/07/2025
The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in areas such as stock and debt product development and market promotion.
Credit Risk
Korean Banks in Cambodia Accused of Predatory Lending
By Editors | 02/07/2025
A new report alleges predatory lending by Korean-owned banks in Cambodia is causing widespread debt, land loss and rights abuses.
Structural Regulation
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.
Payments & Settlements
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.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Taiwan to Impose Consumer Protection Rules on Major Non-bank Lenders
By Editors | 02/07/2025
The FSC will impose strict new conduct, disclosure, and debt collection rules on major finance and leasing companies.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
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.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SEBI Tightens Disclosure Rules for Related Party Transactions
By Editors | 02/07/2025
New standards aim to boost transparency and empower audit committees and shareholders in approving transactions with related parties.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
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.
Payments & Settlements
Bangladesh Eases Rules on Service Payment Remittances for Foreign-Affiliated Firms
By Editors | 02/07/2025
Bangladesh Bank has expanded remittance eligibility to firms with less than 50% foreign ownership, subject to conditions.
Payments & Settlements
India Mandates Instant Refunds for Failed UPI Payments from 15 July
By Editors | 02/07/2025
The National Payments Corporation of India will require banks to implement an auto-reversal system for failed transactions by mid-July.
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