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Capital market rules tighten as MyData programme expands

South Korean financial authorities are accelerating efforts to tighten capital market discipline, pledging tougher action against illegal practices aimed at avoiding delisting and pushing for timely exits of so-called zombie firms. Korea Exchange will introduce rules from July to delist penny stocks and raise standards for dealing with weak companies. Regulators also plan to curb duplicate listings and tighten reviews. Some decisions, including Hong Kong ELS fines and Samsung Securities approvals, remain delayed.

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Naver Pay to supply \'Npay Connect\' to Paris Baguette, integrating payments and reviews

Naver Pay said on Wednesday it signed a partnership with Paris Baguette to introduce its integrated offline terminal, Npay Connect. The terminal supports multiple payment methods including cash, cards, simple payments, NFC and facial recognition payment Facesign. Users can write Naver reviews and earn points directly on the terminal after paying, while merchants can secure reviews immediately. The companies plan a phased rollout from company-run stores in the second half.

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Financial innovation and bespoke finance accelerate amid Middle East risk

Geopolitical risk from the Middle East is shaking monetary and financial policy, with the Bank of Korea holding its policy rate at 2.50 percent for a seventh straight meeting. Governor Rhee Chang-yong warned stagflation cannot be ruled out depending on developments. Financial authorities are expanding support by 26.8 trillion won and boosting contributions and small loans for vulnerable groups. Banks are testing new credit-scoring models for small merchants and firms are widening AI- and platform-based services.