Structural Regulation

Australia Consults On 30pc Minimum Tax For Discretionary Trusts

09/07/2026

The Australian government has released detailed proposals for a new 30 percent minimum tax on discretionary trusts, slated to begin in 2028.

Liquidity Risk

Korea Unveils KRW 15 Trillion Package to Aid Firms Hit by Weak Won

09/07/2026

The support measures include emergency financing, expanded trade insurance, and tax payment extensions for SMEs struggling with import costs.

Structural Regulation

Thailand's FETCO Announces Roadmap to Achieve Developed Market Status

09/07/2026

The plan includes proposals for a specialised Capital Market Court, new pension funds, and regulatory reforms to achieve 'developed market' status by 2040.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong Passes Bill for RMB Stamp Duty Payments

09/07/2026

New legislation will allow investors to pay stamp duty in renminbi for dual-counter stock trades, aiming to boost liquidity and strengthen the currency's international role.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia’s OJK and KPPU Ink New Pact on Financial Sector Competition

09/07/2026

The five-year agreement aims to enhance synergy and coordination between the financial services and antitrust authorities.

Structural Regulation

EBA Finalises Guidelines for Third-Country Bank Branches

09/07/2026

The new rules create a harmonised authorisation framework for non-EU lenders seeking to establish a branch in the bloc.

Structural Regulation

Japan Plans Tighter Oversight of Activist Investor Disclosures

09/07/2026

The proposal for stronger enforcement comes as Japan’s FSA probes large shareholding reports amid a rise in activist proposals.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Bangladesh Weighs Panda Bond Issuance to Tap Global Capital Markets

09/07/2026

The government is forming a committee to assess the feasibility of issuing renminbi-denominated sovereign debt for the first time.

Anti-Money Laundering

South Korea Customs Cracks Down on Illicit Currency Exchangers

09/07/2026

Korean authorities have uncovered widespread violations at money exchange businesses, including illegal virtual asset trading, prompting tougher enforcement measures.