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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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