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Securities / Derivatives
Shenzhen Bourse Urges Brokers to Expedite ChiNext IPOs
11/07/2025
The exchange has reportedly pledged to ease some listing requirements and speed up reviews to bolster the economy and counter a wave of Hong Kong listings.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Beijing Issues Risk Warning on Stablecoin Fundraising Schemes
11/07/2025
A Beijing finance association has warned of illegal fundraising and Ponzi schemes using stablecoins amid a market frenzy.
Sanctions
China Hits Taiwan’s Defence Sector with Dual-Use Export Controls
11/07/2025
China has placed eight Taiwanese aerospace and shipbuilding firms on an export control list, citing national security and targeting "Taiwan independence" forces.
AML / KYC
GLEIF Approves Singapore's TradeGo as Qualified vLEI Issuer
11/07/2025
The integration of verifiable digital identities into TradeGo's blockchain platform is expected to cut compliance costs and streamline cross-border commodity finance.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes Expanded Business Scope for Credit Rating Agencies
10/07/2025
The proposal would allow credit rating agencies to rate instruments like unlisted securities, but requires strict operational separation and clear disclaimers to investors.
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.
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