Bloomberg Tech Reporter discusses TikTok's legal battle in the US and EU. APAC markets insights from JLL's Investor Intelligence Head. Bloomberg Asia Credit Markets Editor talks about South Korea's real estate challenges and exposure issues.
TikTok faces potential EU fines for its addictive point system, intensifies lobbying in the US to combat proposed divestment bills.
South Korea's real estate market poses systemic risks with rising delinquency rates, offering lessons for financial stability measures in Asia.
Deep dives
EU Investigates TikTok's Reward System
The European Union has initiated a probe into TikTok's parent company regarding its new TikTok light app. The EU is concerned about the app's promise to pay users through a point system, which might have addictive effects. TikTok has been given 24 hours to provide a risk assessment to avoid potential fines of up to 1% of its annual income and suspension of the reward system.
US Legislation and TikTok's Legal Battle
The US is considering a bill that could lead to TikTok divesting its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or facing a ban. ByteDance is exploring legal options, expecting to draw out the legal battle for over a year. TikTok has intensified its lobbying efforts in the US, spending significantly on lobbying activities to address the challenges posed by the proposed legislation.
Asian Property Market Challenges and Systemic Risks in South Korea
South Korea's shadow banking industry is facing stress due to exposure to real estate debt, with delinquency rates rising. The government is taking measures to stabilize the situation, but the potential risk of bank failures remains. Lessons from South Korea's experience may offer insights for other jurisdictions in Asia and beyond on managing systemic risks in the financial system amidst property market challenges.
Alex Barinka, Bloomberg Tech Reporter, sits down with us to discuss how TikTok is preparing for a legal fight in the wake of a potential ban in the US. Plus, how the EU is thinking about TikTok's new app.
Pamela Ambler, APAC Investor Intelligence Head at JLL, sits down with us in Singapore to discuss her perspectives on APAC markets.
Finbarr Flynn, Bloomberg Asia Credit Markets Editor, joins us from Tokyo to discuss South Korea's real estate market, and the exposure issues some developers are facing.