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Securities / Derivatives
Korea Proposes Dividend Tax Overhaul to Boost Payouts
10/07/2025
The proposed reform would offer a lower, separate tax rate for dividends from companies with high payout ratios, aiming to tackle the "Korea discount".
AML / KYC
UK FCA Finalises New Rules on Politically Exposed Persons
10/07/2025
For financial groups with operations in the Asia-Pacific region, the new guidance clarifies the application of these rules on a global basis.
AML / KYC
Japan FSA Publishes H1 Data on Online Brokerage Fraud
09/07/2025
Data from the FSA reveals that the unauthorised stock sales peaked in May, but the trend reversed sharply in June following widespread warnings.
AML / KYC
OFAC Announces Sanctions Over DPRK Illicit IT Worker Scheme
09/07/2025
The action targets individuals and firms involved in a revenue-generating scheme funding North Korea's weapons programmes, OFAC said.
Securities / Derivatives
Dalian Exchange Launches Benzene Futures and Options
09/07/2025
The new derivatives aim to provide risk management tools for the world's largest aromatics producer and enhance China's pricing influence.
Enforcement
Taiwan FSC Fines Ta-Chan Securities, Suspends Manager for Violations
09/07/2025
Ta-Chan Securities was fined for internal control failures. A discretionary investment manager was suspended for prohibited personal account trading.
Capital / Liquidity
China Launches Rescue Bid for Jilin Jiutai Rural Commercial Bank
08/07/2025
The takeover and proposed delisting of the troubled rural lender highlights China's accelerated drive to consolidate smaller banks and contain financial risk.
Fintech / Regtech
IAIS Finalises AI Supervisory Framework for Global Insurance Industry
08/07/2025
The framework stresses insurer accountability for fairness and risk management, particularly for third-party AI systems.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Eases Local Currency Loan Rules for Foreign Firms
08/07/2025
Bangladesh Bank has raised the debt-to-equity ratio for local Taka loans to 60:40, aiming to attract foreign investment and facilitate business expansion.
Capital / Liquidity
Japan Finalises Rules for Enterprise Value-Backed Lending
08/07/2025
The FSA has issued guidance on how lenders should assess a new type of business security, permitting more reliance on future prospects over purely historical data.
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