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Credit Risk
Korean Banks in Cambodia Accused of Predatory Lending
02/07/2025
A new report alleges predatory lending by Korean-owned banks in Cambodia is causing widespread debt, land loss and rights abuses.
Structural Regulation
China Extends Tax Incentives for Foreign Firms to Bolster Investment
02/07/2025
China has extended a preferential tax policy for foreign firms that reinvest profits into the country, a move aimed at boosting investor confidence.
Capital Adequacy
China Raises Capital Requirements for Consumer Finance Firms
02/07/2025
New rules for consumer finance companies raise minimum capital threefold and tighten risk management and consumer protection standards.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Taiwan to Impose Consumer Protection Rules on Major Non-bank Lenders
02/07/2025
The FSC will impose strict new conduct, disclosure, and debt collection rules on major finance and leasing companies.
Credit Risk
FSC Korea Orders Sangsangin Plus Bank to Improve Management
02/07/2025
The action, the first of its kind since the 2011 crisis, comes as the bank’s delinquency rate tops 20%, more than double the industry average.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SEBI Tightens Disclosure Rules for Related Party Transactions
02/07/2025
New standards aim to boost transparency and empower audit committees and shareholders in approving transactions with related parties.
Credit Risk
Korea to Cap Risk Exposure for Real Estate Trust Firms
02/07/2025
Regulators will introduce a 100% capital-based limit on land trust risk and expand net capital ratio requirements to curb risks.
Payments & Settlements
Bangladesh Eases Rules on Service Payment Remittances for Foreign-Affiliated Firms
02/07/2025
Bangladesh Bank has expanded remittance eligibility to firms with less than 50% foreign ownership, subject to conditions.
Credit Risk
SBV Directs Lenders to Earmark VND 500 Trillion for Key Projects
02/07/2025
The directive aims to accelerate key national infrastructure and transport projects amid ongoing challenges with site clearance and material supply.
Climate Risk
Japan Regulators Deepen Climate Risk Scrutiny with New Scenario Tests
02/07/2025
Separate analyses for banks and insurers highlight growing transition and physical risks, urging firms to enhance risk management frameworks.
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