Thailand Appoints State Banker Vitai Ratanakorn as New Central Bank Chief

23/07/2025

The appointment of a perceived rate-cut advocate follows public friction between the government and the incumbent over monetary policy direction.

AML / KYC

Malaysia SC Defends Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets

22/07/2025

The SC has clarified its collaborative approach with BNM, highlighting existing rules and robust enforcement against illicit activities.

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.