Markets & Infrastructure

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea Orders Banks to Bolster Debt Relief Notices, Dormant Asset Refunds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/01/2026

The FSS will require lenders to issue separate debt adjustment notices and will publish firms' performance on returning dormant assets.

Trading & Investment

India Considers Tax Exemption for Sovereign Wealth Funds’ Equity Gains

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/01/2026

The proposal to extend tax exemptions to equity investments by SWFs and other long-term funds is expected to revive foreign inflows, following sharp portfolio outflows from Indian markets in 2025.

Structural Regulation

Japan's Securities Industry to Form Joint Venture for Back-Office Operations

By Mark Johnston | 07/01/2026

The new company, backed by the JSDA and major brokerages, aims to cut costs and ease the administrative burden for smaller firms.

Trading & Investment

Bursa Malaysia to Focus on Digital Strategy to Capture Young Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/01/2026

The exchange is rolling out API services and a suite of low-cost, multi-asset products to attract the new generation of retail participants.

Structural Regulation

US Wins Exemption From Global Minimum Tax Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 06/01/2026

The OECD has finalised a deal exempting US multinationals from its 15% tax floor, impacting tax frameworks of participating APAC jurisdictions.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Mandates Daily Data Reporting for Payment Firms

By Editors | 06/01/2026

The central bank has issued a directive requiring all licensed payment service providers to submit comprehensive daily transaction data monthly.

Cryptocurrency

Japan Minister Signals Support for Integrating Crypto into Mainstream Finance

By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2026

Satsuki Katayama pledges government support for integrating digital assets into traditional market infrastructure and cutting taxes to drive the “first year of digitalisation".

Payments & Settlements

Indian Bank Unions Call Strike Over Five-day Week Demand

By Editors | 06/01/2026

Unions cite unfulfilled government promises and a major shift to digital banking, threatening a four-day nationwide banking disruption.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan to Permit Securities Firms to Offer Non-Discretionary Offshore Loans

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/01/2026

The new rules aim to boost Taiwan's ambitions as an Asian asset management centre by offering more financing options to offshore clients.