Taiwan to Impose Consumer Protection Rules on Major Non-bank Lenders

02/07/2025

The FSC will impose strict new conduct, disclosure, and debt collection rules on major finance and leasing companies.

Capital / Liquidity

FSC Korea Orders Sangsangin Plus Bank to Improve Management

02/07/2025

The action, the first of its kind since the 2011 crisis, comes as the bank’s delinquency rate tops 20%, more than double the industry average.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Tightens Disclosure Rules for Related Party Transactions

02/07/2025

New standards aim to boost transparency and empower audit committees and shareholders in approving transactions with related parties.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Cap Risk Exposure for Real Estate Trust Firms

02/07/2025

Regulators will introduce a 100% capital-based limit on land trust risk and expand net capital ratio requirements to curb risks.

Bangladesh Eases Rules on Service Payment Remittances for Foreign-Affiliated Firms

02/07/2025

Bangladesh Bank has expanded remittance eligibility to firms with less than 50% foreign ownership, subject to conditions.

Capital / Liquidity

SBV Directs Lenders to Earmark VND 500 Trillion for Key Projects

02/07/2025

The directive aims to accelerate key national infrastructure and transport projects amid ongoing challenges with site clearance and material supply.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Regulators Deepen Climate Risk Scrutiny with New Scenario Tests

02/07/2025

Separate analyses for banks and insurers highlight growing transition and physical risks, urging firms to enhance risk management frameworks.

Fintech / Regtech

India Mandates Instant Refunds for Failed UPI Payments from 15 July

02/07/2025

The National Payments Corporation of India will require banks to implement an auto-reversal system for failed transactions by mid-July.

Enforcement

Taiwan Passes Law Allowing Cross-Company Dismissal of Directors

02/07/2025

The new law allows for the dismissal of listed company directors for fraud or embezzlement committed at other firms.