Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Korea to Link Dividend Tax Breaks to Corporate Governance Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

New rule links tax incentives to 'Value-Up' disclosures, aiming to boost participation in the government's market reform programme.

Structural Regulation

India’s IFSCA Proposes New Framework for Electronic Trading Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

The draft framework mandates USD 1 million minimum net worth and "fit and proper" management for GIFT City electronic trading platforms.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Brings More Leasing Firms Under Consumer Protection Law

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

The move is the second phase of a regulatory plan to bring non-bank financing activities under the Financial Consumer Protection Act.

Payments & Settlements

Philippines Partners with UAE on Islamic Finance, Cross-Border Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

The agreement aims to modernise payment systems and strengthen regulatory collaboration, with a focus on improving remittance channels for overseas workers.

Trading & Investment

Japan MOF Eyes JGB Auction Changes to Ease Long-End Pressure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

The finance ministry is considering revising its liquidity-support auction framework from April to rebalance supply and ease yields amid market volatility.

Structural Regulation

India Plans to Merge Tax and Financial Reporting Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

The government will set up panel under the MCA and CBDT to integrate IndAS and ICDS, aiming to end dual reporting, cut compliance costs and reduce tax disputes for corporate India.

Payments & Settlements

Australian Finance Industry Urges RBA to Mandate Open Access to iPhone Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

In a submission to a parliamentary inquiry, finance body AFIA has argued that Apple's control over the iPhone's NFC chip requires regulatory intervention.

Structural Regulation

India to Monetise Public Infrastructure Assets Through Capital Market

By Editors | 25/02/2026

Five-year plan aims to unlock value from public infrastructure, with highways, power, railways, and ports forming the largest components.

Structural Regulation

Sri Lanka to Enhance Oversight of Corporate Financial Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

The SEC and SLAASMB will collaborate on monitoring financial statements and audit compliance to promote transparency and investor confidence in Sri Lanka’s capital markets.