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Securities / Derivatives
Korea Proposes Dividend Tax Overhaul to Boost Payouts
By Editors | 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".

ESG / Sustainability
Japan Retail Investors Cite Lack of Know-How as Key ESG Barrier
By Thisanka Siripala | 10/07/2025
A government-backed report points to need for better information, education and standardisation in ESG investing.

Securities / Derivatives
FSB Finalises Toolkit to Curb Non-Bank Leverage Risks
By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025
The FSB has issued new recommendations for authorities to monitor and control leverage in the growing non-bank sector.

Enforcement
Korea to Launch AI-Powered ‘One-Strike-Out’ System for Unfair Trading
By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025
A new joint task force will use individual-based surveillance and AI to freeze accounts, impose heavy fines, and ban manipulators from the market.

AML / KYC
Japan FSA Publishes H1 Data on Online Brokerage Fraud
By Editors | 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.

Securities / Derivatives
Dalian Exchange Launches Benzene Futures and Options
By Editors | 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.

Securities / Derivatives
India’s NSDL and CDSL Launch Proxy Advisory Integration
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025
The two depositories have launched a new electronic voting feature that integrates proxy advisory recommendations, enabling retail investors to make informed decisions.

Securities / Derivatives
Vietnam’s Securities Firms Adjust Fees as New VAT Rules Take Effect
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025
Brokerage services previously exempt from tax are now subject to 10% VAT under revised law, leading to higher costs for investors.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Rationalise Broker Penalties, Ease Compliance Burden
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025
SEBI is questioning whether the term penalty is fair, given that many actions branded as such do not deserve the tag.

Enforcement
Taiwan FSC Fines Ta-Chan Securities, Suspends Manager for Violations
By Editors | 09/07/2025
Ta-Chan Securities was fined for internal control failures. A discretionary investment manager was suspended for prohibited personal account trading.
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