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    Capital / Liquidity

    Korean Banks Unveil KRW 3 Trillion Guarantee Scheme to Boost SMEs

    By Mark Johnston | 12/07/2025

     South Korea’s banking sector is collaborating to accelerate growth among high-performing small enterprises through delegated guarantee lending.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia Gold Association Forms Shariah Board to Govern Metals Trading

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/07/2025

    The new body, described as a world first, will set standards for products like bullion-backed sukuk and advise regulators to boost Malaysia’s Islamic finance status.

    Big Picture

    Regulatory Fragmentation Undermines Financial System Resilience - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/07/2025

    Joint paper by BPI, GFMA and IIF calls for coordinated action to address the proliferation of "localisation policies", such as ring-fencing and forced subsidiarisation.

    Securities / Derivatives

    NSE Eyes First Foreign Currency Equity Listings in GIFT City

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/07/2025

    The new mechanism is expected to open a new capital raising route for Indian companies with global ambitions, as well as foreign firms looking to tap into India.

    Big Picture

    Asset Servicing Firms Face Spiralling Costs by Delaying ISO 20022 - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/07/2025

    New report by The ValueExchange and SmartStream Technologies highlights that slow adoption of ISO 20022 is costing firms up to USD 21 million annually.

    Enforcement

    SEBI Penalises Former Exec of Axis Axis Asset Management Company

    By Mark Johnston | 12/07/2025

    The former executive was found to have recommended specific stocks to relatives that closely resembled trades executed by Axis Mutual Fund.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Bangladesh Relaxes Startup Financing Rules for Banks

    By Editors | 12/07/2025

    Bangladesh Bank has raised loan limits and eased risk rules for lenders, requiring them to channel startup funds into a new, dedicated venture capital entity.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Shenzhen Bourse Urges Brokers to Expedite ChiNext IPOs

    By Editors | 11/07/2025

    The exchange has reportedly pledged to ease some listing requirements and speed up reviews to bolster the economy and counter a wave of Hong Kong listings.

    Enforcement

    Indian Court Dismisses Xiaomi’s Plea Against ED Action in FEMA Case

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/07/2025

    The Madras High court has allowed adjudication proceedings to continue, saying its interference in the case would be premature.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Beijing Issues Risk Warning on Stablecoin Fundraising Schemes

    By Editors | 11/07/2025

    A Beijing finance association has warned of illegal fundraising and Ponzi schemes using stablecoins amid a market frenzy.

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