Securities / Derivatives

SHFE Considers Opening Nickel Contract to Foreign Participants

21/05/2025

The move aims to boost liquidity and international participation in China’s nickel market, while offering an alternative to the LME contract.

AML / KYC

China Steps Up Scrutiny of Global Investment Income

21/05/2025

Chinese tax authorities are intensifying efforts to collect taxes on global investment income, focusing on residents with offshore accounts and undeclared earnings.

Market Infrastructure

Bangladesh Shifts to Market-based Exchange Rate

20/05/2025

Bangladesh has adopted a more flexible, market-driven exchange rate to bolster its FX reserves and meet conditions set by the IMF.

Enforcement

China NFRA Standardises Administrative Inspections of FIs

20/05/2025

The NFRA will establish a dedicated online platform to disclose information about administrative inspections to enhance transparency and public oversight.

Market Infrastructure

China State Council Sets Out Legislative Priorities for 2025

20/05/2025

China’s 2025 legislative plan includes a strong focus on financial stability alongside key revisions to banking and trade laws.

Fintech / Regtech

BOK Seeks to Build AI Benchmark for Tailored LLM Evaluation

19/05/2025

BOK seeks contractor to build AI benchmark for LLMs, aiming to improve performance in economics and finance.

Securities / Derivatives

SET Proposes Rule Changes to Boost Retail Access to Stock Market

19/05/2025

The Stock Exchange of Thailand is reviewing board lot sizes and ceiling and floor price adjustments for new listings.

ESG / Sustainability

BOK to Provide Technical Assistance on Climate Risk Management

19/05/2025

Bank of Korea will offer climate stress test workshops to bolster risk management capabilities of South Korean banks and insurers.

Enforcement

Taiwan FSC Probes Financial Firms Over ETF Sales

19/05/2025

Taiwan’s FSC investigates 20 firms over allegations that they put excessive pressure on staff to meet sales quotas.