Cryptocurrency

Taiwan Exempts Virtual Asset Sales From Business Tax

17/09/2026

Taiwan clarifies tax rules, exempting certain virtual asset sales from business tax while keeping NFTs and service fees taxable.

PEPs & Sanctions

ICBC London Bypassed AML Controls and Evaded Sanctions - Reports

17/09/2026

A cross-border investigation finds that ICBC London undermined AML and sanctions protocols to support state-backed enterprises and high-risk clients.

KYC & CDD

Bangladesh Launches Automated System for Savings Certificate Payments

16/09/2026

The new system, coordinated by the central bank and scheduled banks, aims to eliminate payment errors for nearly four million national savings scheme investors.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Details Final Preparatory Steps for USM Go-Live

16/09/2026

HKSCC has mandated a readiness questionnaire and scheduled October practice sessions ahead of the November launch of the scripless regime.

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia, Japan Sign $6bn Currency Swap and LCT Framework

16/09/2026

The two countries have expanded their bilateral swap arrangement and established a framework to promote local currency settlements.

Supervision & Enforcement

Hong Kong AFRC Bans One Firm, Fines Another in Audit Crackdown

16/09/2026

The AFRC has sanctioned two audit firms for significant failures, including a 12-month practice ban for serious misconduct in a licensed corporation engagement.

Structural Regulation

KRX Finalises Low-PBR Disclosure Rules Ahead of November Debut

16/09/2026

KRX will publicly name undervalued firms from 2 November, but offer a one-year exemption for companies that submit value-up plans by 22 October.

AI Risk & Governance

Amazon Pay India Enables Agentic UPI Payments

16/09/2026

The new 'Smart Wallet' allows AI agents to make UPI payments on behalf of users, using a novel consent-based framework for authorisation.

Sustainable Finance

Bangladesh Details USD 1.85bn 'Just Transition' Investment Plan

16/09/2026

The country has outlined a costed framework to support its low-carbon shift, creating a pipeline of bankable projects ahead of the COP31 climate summit.