Markets & Infrastructure

Clearing & Post-Trade

Ontario Grants TAIFEX Clearing Exemption, Opening Market Access

By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

The move allows Canadian institutions to clear certain Taiwanese exchange-traded and OTC derivatives, with the regulator citing a comparable home oversight regime.

Custody & Infrastructure

Hong Kong and Shanghai to Build Blockchain Trade Finance Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

The initiative aims to digitise the US$1.5 trillion cargo finance market by linking mainland trade data with global financial systems.

Trading & Investment

Sri Lanka Targets Funds and Unit Trusts in Tax Overhaul

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

Tax reforms targeting financial services include a 30 percent capital gains tax on unit trusts, mutual funds and trusts, alongside broader withholding tax rules and strengthened compliance measures.

Structural Regulation

New Consumer Credit Law Comes into Force in Malaysia

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

The new law creates a new Consumer Credit Commission to license and regulate BNPL, leasing, and other credit providers, to ensure responsible lending practices.

Emerging Prudential Risks

APAC Regulators Activate Crisis Measures as Mideast Conflict Roils Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

South Korea has readied a massive stabilisation fund while central banks in Japan and Singapore monitor inflation and market impacts.

Trading & Investment

Tokyo Court Rules Against MUFG Over AT1 Bond Losses

By Mark Johnston | 03/03/2026

A Japanese court has ordered Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities to compensate an investor over inadequate AT1 bond risk disclosures.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan FSC Flags Governance, Transparency Gaps in ESG Review

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

The FSC’s third annual review found common weaknesses in governance, transparency, and environmental protection across all financial sectors.

Structural Regulation

Indian Banks' Association to Review Business Correspondent Pay Structure

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

An IBA-led committee will reassess payments and fixed card-linked remuneration for BCs, amid concerns that low and transaction-based payouts are weakening last-mile financial inclusion efforts.

Payments & Settlements

Korea to Enable Same-day FX Settlement for Foreign investors

By Mark Johnston | 03/03/2026

South Korea will enable same-day currency exchange and securities settlement for foreign investors to support global index inclusion.