Sanctions

China Vows Retaliation Against EU Sanctions Against Banks

22/07/2025

China has condemned the EU’s decision to sanction two banks for the first time, threatening countermeasures and escalating tensions ahead of a key summit.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Responds to Cyberattack on Critical Infrastructure

21/07/2025

A state-sponsored espionage group, UNC3886, is suspected to be behind an ongoing attack on high-value strategic targets.

Market Infrastructure

China Rolls Out 12-Point Plan to Boost Foreign Investor Reinvestment

21/07/2025

Seven top government bodies have unveiled a sweeping plan to simplify FX transfers, ease financing, and offer tax support to encourage reinvestment.

Securities / Derivatives

SZSE Launches Pilot for Bond Re-issuance, ABS Expansion

19/07/2025

The new programme aims to simplify financing for existing issuers and boost secondary market liquidity for corporate bonds and holding-type real estate ABS.

Securities / Derivatives

Koscom to Test Stablecoin Settlement for Security Tokens

19/07/2025

The KRX subsidiary will run a proof-of-concept to prepare capital market infrastructure for digital currency-based atomic settlement.

Securities / Derivatives

China Issues New Accounting Guidance to Curb Financial Fraud

19/07/2025

The CSRC has clarified eight complex accounting issues, including for convertible bonds and credit insurance, to improve disclosure quality.

China Details New Tax Credit Rules for Foreign Investor Reinvestment

19/07/2025

Provincial authorities are ordered to establish cross-departmental mechanisms to manage a new tax incentive policy aimed at encouraging reinvestment of profits.

ESG / Sustainability

Nepal Proposes to Align Sustainability Reporting with IFRS S1, S2

18/07/2025

Nepal's Accounting Standards Board is seeking feedback on new rules to meet national climate goals and growing investor demand for transparent sustainability data.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Sees Launch of First Bitcoin-Backed Mortgage Product

18/07/2025

Fintech firm Block Earner has launched the product after a federal court found its crypto loans did not require a financial services licence, a decision now being appealed by ASIC.