Structural Regulation

Hong Kong and Laos Sign Double Taxation Agreement

10/11/2026

Hong Kong and Laos have executed a comprehensive tax agreement to reduce withholding rates and prevent double taxation for cross-border investors.

Data Privacy

Hong Kong PCPD Warns Firms on Third-Party Cyber Risks

10/11/2026

The PCPD has urged organisations to strengthen third-party risk management following a string of corporate data breaches.

Payments & Settlements

India’s IFSCA Grants Razorpay Final Licence to Operate from GIFT City

10/11/2026

The authorisation allows Razorpay to facilitate cross-border fund transfers and multi-currency services, including infrastructure for overseas investments by Indian residents.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Aligns Credit Cooperative Qualifications With Other FIs

10/11/2026

The FSC has amended regulations for credit cooperative officials, aligning their criminal disqualification criteria with other financial institutions.

Credit Risk

Hong Kong Plans New Framework for Asset-Intensive Reinsurance

09/11/2026

The Insurance Authority is preparing new rules to oversee asset-intensive reinsurance transactions, with implementation expected in 2027.

Stablecoins

Japan Study Group Split Over Transfer Cap for Yen Stablecoins

09/11/2026

Japanese regulators are weighing whether to relax stablecoin transfer limits, balancing industry demands for payment efficiency against banking sector risk warnings.

PEPs & Sanctions

China Proposes Draft Rules to Strengthen Export Control Enforcement

09/11/2026

MOFCOM has issued draft measures to enhance the investigation and enforcement of dual-use export controls, targeting intangible transfers.

Cybersecurity

Bangladesh Suspends Payment Gateway Over Data Security Concerns

09/11/2026

The suspension follows an inspection that found DGePay's systems were being accessed and managed by an India-based vendor.

Custody & Infrastructure

Bangladesh Bank Allows Custodial Accounts for Licensed Money Changers

09/11/2026

AD banks can open non-interest-bearing accounts for the secure storage and handling of physical foreign currency notes, subject to new insurance and compliance requirements.