ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan to Channel IFRS 17 Gains Into Catastrophe Reserves

03/04/2026

FSC will require insurers to retain an estimated TWD 16.3 billion windfall from the accounting transition to bolster solvency.

ESG / Sustainability

UK, Philippines Launch Framework to De-risk Green Investment

03/04/2026

The new GIP+ initiative brings together UK financial institutions to create a pipeline of bankable green projects and mobilise private capital in the Philippines.

Securities / Derivatives

China Regulators Coordinate Push to Scale Up ‘Technology Finance’

03/04/2026

PBOC and other regulators outline plans to channel more targeted financial support into strategic technology sectors through specialised policy tools.

Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh Bank Mandates Universal 'Bangla QR' Adoption by June 2026

03/04/2026

The central bank has ordered all payment providers to replace proprietary QR codes with the national interoperable standard to foster a cashless ecosystem.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Weighs Book Value-Based Inheritance Tax to Tackle 'Korea Discount'

03/04/2026

Proposal aims to curb the alleged suppression of share prices by changing how inheritance tax is calculated for undervalued companies.

Taiwan Amends Evaluation Framework for Trusts to Align With Policy Objectives

03/04/2026

FSC updates incentive scheme to encourage integrated teams, public outreach on fraud prevention, and broader adoption of elderly care trusts.

Taiwan's SinoPac to Merge Banking Units Amid Regulatory Push for Consolidation

03/04/2026

The move aligns a regulatory push to create larger, more resilient financial institutions and diversify the economy beyond technology.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Flags 76 Breaches in First Year of Digital Short-Selling Oversight

03/04/2026

The Naked Short-selling Detection System, covering over 90 percent of trades, has enabled a shift to daily monitoring.

Securities / Derivatives

India Hikes Volatility Margin on FX Forwards After RBI Crackdown

03/04/2026

The RBI has tightened rules on currency speculation, prompting CCIL to impose additional margins on US dollar-rupee forward contracts to manage market volatility.