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Capital / Liquidity
MAS Proposes New Levies to Recoup Costs of Future Bank Failures
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2025
MAS proposes post-crisis levies on banks to recover resolution costs, with larger contributions from those holding more uninsured deposits.
Fintech / Regtech
India Mandates Instant Refunds for Failed UPI Payments from 15 July
By Editors | 02/07/2025
The National Payments Corporation of India will require banks to implement an auto-reversal system for failed transactions by mid-July.
AML / KYC
China Imposes New AML Rules on Precious Metals and Gems Dealers
By Manesh Samtani | 02/07/2025
New rules effective 1 August require dealers to conduct due diligence and report cash transactions over CNY 100,000.
Enforcement
Taiwan Passes Law Allowing Cross-Company Dismissal of Directors
By Editors | 02/07/2025
The new law allows for the dismissal of listed company directors for fraud or embezzlement committed at other firms.
Market Infrastructure
New Operational Risk Management Rules Now in Force in Australia
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025
The new rules require APRA-regulated entities to be well-prepared to ensure continuity of critical services and respond to business disruptions.
Capital / Liquidity
BIS Warns on Global Risks from Trade Tensions and Non-Bank Growth
By Manesh Samtani | 02/07/2025
BIS says fraying trade ties and a more interconnected, non-bank-led financial system are creating new vulnerabilities.
AML / KYC
US and Singapore Banks Being Used to Launder Scam Proceeds – Report
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2025
Questions are being raised on whether banks are doing enough to detect suspicious activity and prevent abuse.
China Lifts Freeze on Granting Outbound Investment Quotas
By Editors | 02/07/2025
The move ends a 13-month pause on new quotas, signalling an easing of capital controls amid a stable yuan and recovering domestic markets.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan’s FSA Unveils Action Plan to Bolster Corporate Governance
By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025
“Action Program 2025” targets corporate cash hoarding, board independence, and cross-shareholdings, and proposes a safe harbour rule for sustainability disclosures.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippines Cuts Stock Trading Tax to Boost Market Competitiveness
By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025
A new law cuts the stock transaction tax from 0.6% to 0.1% to boost market liquidity and competitiveness. A significant […]
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