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    Korea Taps Major Banks for KRW 1tn Startup Push

    By Editors | 04/05/2026

    Regulators and five largest banking groups have unveiled a plan to provide KRW 1 trillion in financial support for the country’s venture ecosystem.

    Payments & Settlements

    Korea Amends Rules for Credit Finance, Card Merchant Onboarding

    By Editors | 04/05/2026

    New rules will permit non-face-to-face onboarding for card merchants and allow specialised credit finance companies to broker third-party products.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Relaxes Application Rules for Opening New Bank Branches

    By Mark Johnston | 04/05/2026

    Regulators have outlined the financial benchmarks and policy incentives for financial institutions seeking to expand their domestic branch networks this year.

    Structural Regulation

    China's Legislature Progresses New Overarching Financial Laws

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2026

    China’s top legislature has confirmed plans to formulate both a Financial Law and a Financial Stability Law this year, creating a new overarching legal framework for the financial sector.

    Trading & Investment

    SHFE Seeks Feedback on New Steel Options Contracts

    By Editors | 04/05/2026

    The exchange has launched a public consultation on draft specifications for new hot-rolled coil and stainless steel options.

    Trading & Investment

    China's CFFEX Tightens Rules on Abnormal Trading, Introduces New Fees

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2026

    CFFEX revised abnormal trading standards for stock index derivatives and will introduce graded fees to curb high-frequency order submissions.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Exchange to Compensate Investors After Listing Status Error

    By Mark Johnston | 04/05/2026

    KRX has begun accepting claims and is institutionalising an external committee after a mistaken announcement caused significant investor losses.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Clears Emirates NBD to Take Majority Stake in RBL Bank

    By Editors | 04/05/2026

    The approval of change of control marks latest regulatory green light for the proposed USD 3 billion acquisition, one of India’s largest cross-border financial sector deals.

    Payments & Settlements

    India UPI Players Urge Curbs on Google, PhonePe

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/05/2026

    A coalition of firms including Amazon and Meta are meeting the NPCI to propose new rules addressing market concentration.

    Structural Regulation

    Bangladesh Bank Revises Agent Banking Reporting Framework

    By Editors | 03/05/2026

    The new framework requires banks to submit more detailed monthly data to enhance regulatory oversight and policymaking.

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