Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong's New Investor Visa Draws Over HKD 46 Billion in Pledged Capital

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2025

The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has attracted over 1,500 applicants, with plans to further enhance tax regimes for funds and family offices.

Payments & Settlements

India Enables UPI Access for NRIs Using International Mobile Numbers

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/07/2025

The move allows seamless payments for non-resident Indians from 12 countries via apps like Google Pay and PhonePe.

Trading & Investment

Vietnam to Tighten Tax Rules on Dividends and Bonus Shares

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/07/2025

The proposed tax rules would require personal income tax on stock-based dividends and bonus shares to be paid when they are received, rather than upon sale.

Trading & Investment

Sri Lanka Launches High-yield Interest Scheme for Senior Citizens

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 08/07/2025

The government launched a subsidised scheme offering a 3% interest premium on fixed deposits for senior citizens to counter high living costs.

Market Abuse

India to Upgrade Market Surveillance After Jane Street Ban

By Editors | 08/07/2025

SEBI will upgrade market surveillance after barring Jane Street, which has said it will appeal the market manipulation claims.

Market Abuse

Australian Federal Court Dismisses ASIC Misleading Disclosures Case

By Editors | 07/07/2025

A Federal Court judge has cleared four TerraCom officers of misleading the market, delivering a sharp critique of ASIC's case.

Trading & Investment

Bank of Korea Unveils New Measures to Strengthen FX Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

The reforms include minimum trading requirements for foreign institutions, extended reporting exemptions, and the upcoming launch of a customer FX brokerage platform.

Payments & Settlements

Cambodia and Japan Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2025

New link between the KHQR network and JPQR standard allows Cambodian travellers to pay in Japan using local banking apps.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

ASIC Bans Former Financial Advisor Over ‘Fees For No Service’

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/07/2025

ASIC has banned former Lighthouse Partners' director Kiriley Roper for 10 years for obtaining client fees despite not providing a service.