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Market Infrastructure
China Extends Tax Incentives for Foreign Firms to Bolster Investment
By Editors | 02/07/2025
China has extended a preferential tax policy for foreign firms that reinvest profits into the country, a move aimed at boosting investor confidence.
Market Infrastructure
New Zealand’s New Depositor Compensation Scheme Takes Effect
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025
The new depositor compensation scheme protects depositors for up to NZD 100,000 in the event their bank or other licensed deposit taker fails.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia Consults on Future Vision of Payments Infrastructure
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025
Two consultations on the future of Australia’s payments infrastructure have been issued, along with a conceptual framework from the RBA.
Fintech / Regtech
Australian Banks Launch ‘Confirmation of Payee’ Service
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025
The new name-matching service will help to prevent customers from being tricked into sending money to criminals.
Market Infrastructure
New Operational Risk Management Rules Now in Force in Australia
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025
The new rules require APRA-regulated entities to be well-prepared to ensure continuity of critical services and respond to business disruptions.
Capital / Liquidity
BIS Warns on Global Risks from Trade Tensions and Non-Bank Growth
By Manesh Samtani | 02/07/2025
BIS says fraying trade ties and a more interconnected, non-bank-led financial system are creating new vulnerabilities.
Capital / Liquidity
EU FRTB Delay Raises Fresh Fears of APAC Disruption
By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 01/07/2025
Australia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines may have to rethink their implementation roadmap.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Extends Onshore IRS Tenor to 30 Years via Swap Connect
By Editors | 01/07/2025
The change extends the maximum contract length from 10 years to 30 years, which will help to better meet the risk management needs of long-term investors.
Market Infrastructure
Korea Lifts 14-Year-Old ‘Kimchi Bond’ Investment Curbs
By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025
BOK aims to improve foreign exchange liquidity and ease downward pressure on the won by removing the 14-year-old restriction.
Market Infrastructure
RBI to Face Pressure from Banks on Derivatives Reporting Rules
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2025
Global banks are concerned about client confidentiality and cross-border regulatory conflicts if they are required to report offshore trades.
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