AML / KYC

Malaysia Police Becomes Lead Agency for National Scam Centre

17/07/2025

The move aims to centralise and strengthen the response to online scams to speed up account freezing and return stolen money faster.

Securities / Derivatives

India Proposes Shift to Domestic Prices for Gold and Silver ETF Valuation

17/07/2025

SEBI proposed to mandate that asset managers use local spot prices, moving away from the London-based international benchmark.

Capital / Liquidity

China Sets 'Red Lines' for Local AMCs to Curb Risk

17/07/2025

New nationwide rules impose strict risk limits and prohibit local bad debt managers from providing financing for hidden government debt.

Sanctions

China Imposes Export Controls on Key Lithium Battery Technologies

17/07/2025

China added advanced cathode material and lithium extraction technologies to its restricted export list to safeguard its lead in the sector.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Proposes New Clearing Liquidity Rules After Settlement Disruption

17/07/2025

ASX has proposed new contingency planning rules following a 2024 settlement delay and expanded exemptions for G-10 banks.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Permit 'Simplified' Brokerage Branches Amid Digital Shift

16/07/2025

FSC to allow smaller, non-trading branches to cut costs and expand wealth management services as online trading nears 80 percent.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Lifts Small Business Principal Forgiveness to 90%

16/07/2025

FSC to inject KRW 700 billion into its New Start Fund, expanding eligibility and easing repayment terms from September.

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai Exchange Launches ‘Growth Tier’ for Unprofitable Tech Firms

16/07/2025

New STAR Market tier for pre-profit tech companies goes live with 32 firms, featuring distinct delisting rules and enhanced investor risk warnings.

Securities / Derivatives

Indian Pension Funds Lobby for Looser Corporate Bond Rules

16/07/2025

Managers seek more flexibility to boost returns as assets triple, proposing changes to rules on bond maturity and credit ratings.