Structural Regulation

Payments & Settlements

Taiwan Tightens Rules on Mobile Payment Tax Incentives

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

Small-scale businesses in Taiwan risk losing tax incentives if they fail to properly implement and accept mobile payments, as authorities step up enforcement.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Hong Kong's Digital Banks Face Trust Deficit, Survey Finds

By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

A new survey reveals Hong Kong's digital banks struggle to gain user trust and primary account status, despite high adoption rates.

Trading & Investment

Dalian Exchange Launches Benzene Futures and Options

By Editors | 09/07/2025

The new derivatives aim to provide risk management tools for the world's largest aromatics producer and enhance China's pricing influence.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam’s Securities Firms Adjust Fees as New VAT Rules Take Effect

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025

Brokerage services previously exempt from tax are now subject to 10% VAT under revised law, leading to higher costs for investors.

Structural Regulation

SEBI to Rationalise Broker Penalties, Ease Compliance Burden

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025

SEBI is questioning whether the term penalty is fair, given that many actions branded as such do not deserve the tag.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Japan FSA Outlines Priorities on Monitoring, Asset Management and Sustainability

By Thisanka Siripala | 09/07/2025

The FSA has outlined its policy priorities, focusing on enhanced financial monitoring, asset management reform, and bolstering sustainability disclosure and cyber resilience.

Payments & Settlements

China Proposes Overhaul of CIPS Rules to Bolster Risk Controls

By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

To support the yuan's expanding international role, the proposed regulations shift to principles-based oversight and give the system operator greater responsibility.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Relaxes Asset Disclosure Rules for Largest Public Companies

By Editors | 08/07/2025

The FSC has raised the reporting thresholds for certain non-related party transactions, a move expected to reduce disclosures by over 80 percent for 34 top firms.

Payments & Settlements

ACCC Proposes to Authorise Industry Collaboration on A2A Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2025

The ACCC is consulting on its proposal to authorise industry collaboration about future of Australia’s account-to-account payment infrastructure.