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AI Risk & Governance
Taiwan Passes Foundational Law to Govern Artificial Intelligence
By Editors | 26/12/2025
The new act establishes core principles for AI development and creates a governance structure with a risk-based approach.

Trading & Investment
Korea Unveils Tax Incentives to Stem Capital Outflows and Bolster Won
By Editors | 26/12/2025
New measures include a temporary capital gains tax waiver and support for currency hedging to address surging overseas investment.

Payments & Settlements
China Issues New Rules for Banks to Fund Key Western Trade Corridor
By Editors | 26/12/2025
The guidelines direct financial institutions to streamline credit, expand cross-border services, and pilot digital currencies to support the strategic trade route.

Anti-Money Laundering
Korea to Revamp AML Rules to Target FIs With Weak Controls
By Editors | 26/12/2025
KoFIU will introduce penalties for weak controls and incentives for certified staff in its 2026 evaluation programme.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Five Eyes Partners Jointly Issue Foreign Bribery Guidance
By Editors | 26/12/2025
International taskforce releases a consolidated list of indicators to help FIs and businesses identify and report corruption.

Clearing & Post-Trade
Hong Kong Launches New Committee to Build Commodities Hub
By Editors | 24/12/2025
The new government-led body will advise on market strategy, with a central clearing system for gold planned for trial in 2026.

Payments & Settlements
India, New Zealand Finalise FTA Financial Services Pact, Easing Market Access
By Editors | 24/12/2025
The agreement liberalises bank branch licensing, enhances foreign investment limits, and establishes a framework for digital payment interoperability.

Supervision & Enforcement
China Initiates Review of Amendments to Banking Supervision Law
By Editors | 24/12/2025
The draft law aims to implement “look-through” supervision, enhance risk disposal measures, and increase penalties for misconduct.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Malaysia to Launch New Scam Response Centre with Embedded Bank Staff
By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025
The new hub will house bank representatives to speed up fund freezes as the government signals further measures for financial institutions.

AI Risk & Governance
FSC Korea Details Sweeping AI Framework for Financial Sector
By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025
The FSC has launched AI support platforms and outlined plans to streamline data rules and issue new risk management guidelines for FIs.
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