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.

ESG / Sustainability

China Extends Green Finance Project Catalogue to Cover Loans

16/07/2025

The updated green finance catalogue unifies project standards for loans and bonds, expanding its scope to cover new industries.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Central Bank Warns Foreign Investors on Capital Control Breaches

15/07/2025

The central bank is stepping up enforcement to curb speculative inflows and manage a surging currency without direct market intervention.

Enforcement

Singapore Penalises Law Firms Over Role in Money Laundering Case

15/07/2025

MinLaw has fined two firms and referred one lawyer for disciplinary action as part of a wider crackdown on professional enablers.