Capital / Liquidity

China Directs Banks to Optimise Loans for Legacy PPP Projects

22/08/2025

Guidelines from the finance ministry encourage lenders to renegotiate rates and extend maturities to ensure project viability and reduce costs.

Capital / Liquidity

Korean Banks Directed to Aid Petrochemical Sector in Restructuring

22/08/2025

Regulators have asked banks to maintain existing credit lines to the petrochemical industry on a "stand-still" basis while companies formulate their restructuring plans.

AML / KYC

Bank of Thailand Clarifies Scope of New Mobile Transfer Limits

22/08/2025

BOT has clarified that a new THB 50,000 daily transfer limit will only apply to specific high-risk and new customer groups, not all users.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Overhauls CDI Framework with New Rules and Fees

22/08/2025

ASX is updating settlement rules and introducing fees for its nominee service, creating a commercial framework for CHESS Depositary Interests.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA to Create New Bureau for Crypto, Insurance, Asset Management

22/08/2025

The FSA plans to reorganise in 2026, creating a new body to oversee digital finance and crypto-assets alongside insurance and asset management.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Chairman Flags New Planned Curbs on Equity Derivatives

22/08/2025

SEBI is considering extending contract tenors and new intraday position limits to curb excessive speculation to protect retail investors from trading losses.

Crypto / Digital Assets

China State Council to Consider Roadmap for Yuan Stablecoin - Reports

22/08/2025

Top policymakers will consider a plan to authorise yuan-backed stablecoins. Hong Kong and Shanghai are positioned as potential implementation hubs.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Bank Relaxes Credit Rating Rules for Loan Approvals

21/08/2025

The central bank has eased the mandatory internal credit score requirement for banks to approve new loans and renewals.

ESG / Sustainability

KRX to Offer Governance Consultations for Listed Firms

21/08/2025

Korea Exchange launches programme with Korea ESG Standards Institute to help companies improve structures and disclosure.