Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Seeks Swiss Expertise for New International Financial Centres

29/07/2025

Hanoi has signed cooperation agreements with Swiss fintech bodies as it seeks guidance on building financial hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

Securities / Derivatives

Dalian Exchange Approved to Launch First Monthly Average Price Futures

28/07/2025

The new cash-settled contracts for key plastics aim to provide more precise hedging tools for a widely used industry pricing method.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Adds Four CME Contracts to Eligible Foreign Derivatives List

28/07/2025

The move grants Taiwanese traders access to new futures and options on equity sectors, interest rates, and precious metals, effective immediately.

Sanctions

US Removes Sanctions on Myanmar Military-linked Individuals and Firms

25/07/2025

The US removed several defence sector and logistics entities from its sanctions list, a move rights groups call "extremely worrying".

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Proposes 20pc Capital Gains Tax on Securities

25/07/2025

Draft law would tax actual annual profits from securities trading at 20% and end a controversial 0.1% flat tax on every transaction.

Fintech / Regtech

China to Roll Out New SME Credit Assessment, Data Flow Models

25/07/2025

Multi-agency notice details a nationwide SME credit platform and new mechanisms for cross-border data transfer in key pilot zones.

ESG / Sustainability

Pakistan Regulator, IFC Launch Project to Boost Corporate ESG Standards

24/07/2025

The three-year initiative aims to develop regulatory frameworks and build capacity to align Pakistan's corporate sector with international sustainability practices.

Capital / Liquidity

Reforms Driving Lower NPAs at Indian Public Sector Banks: Minister

23/07/2025

The gross NPA ratio has fallen sharply from 9.11% to 2.58% over a four-year period, while the total value of bad loans has more than halved.

Capital / Liquidity

Korean Lawmakers Approve Amendments to Double Deposit Protection Limit

23/07/2025

South Korea's Cabinet has approved legislative revisions to double deposit protection coverage, bolstering depositor confidence and financial stability.