Since Nikhil Rathi took up the reins as CEO of the FCA, the UK’s financial services regulator has regularly been telling the firms that it oversees that one of its key priorities is to make better and more innovative use of data.
Fears for Indonesia democracy as Jokowi’s son gets VP election pathway in ‘plot twist’ move by court
Jokowi’s eldest son may run as VP in next year’s election after a controversial constitutional court ruling creates a “bad precedent” for Indonesian democracy.
As Thailand gets old before it gets rich, a demographic ‘ticking time bomb’ looms
Thailand is home to more than 12 million over-60s. Low incomes, limited savings and inadequate government pensions will mean many endure extreme poverty.
New Zealand PM-elect Christopher Luxon pins economic recovery on his business skills
New Zealand PM-elect Christopher Luxon says he will lead the country’s economic recovery by leveraging his extensive business skills.
Rohingya face ‘second genocide’ as violence surges in Bangladesh refugee camps
Escalating violence in the camps of Cox’s Bazar and increasing repression by Bangladeshi authorities have left Rohingya refugees devoid of protection or justice.
Thai death toll in Israel-Gaza conflict hits 24 as Australia cancels repatriation flights
Three more Thai nationals are among the foreigners who have been killed in the deadliest attack in Israel’s history.
Singapore’s Wong warns China needs to grow its influence ‘carefully’
The superpower knows it ‘will have to learn how to moderate and adjust’ as it develops its ambitions, Deputy PM Lawrence Wong, said during a trip to the US.
UK Mandatory Disclosure Rules (MDR) for cross-border tax avoidance arrangements
New UK rules requiring disclosure of cross-border tax avoidance arrangements have been introduced to replace DAC6, the EU’s mandatory disclosure regime. Under the new Mandatory Disclosure Rules (MDR), disclosure has been extended to include arrangements wholly outside the UK/EU.
EU updates guidance on Russian-origin iron and steel ban
The EU has updated its FAQs relating to Russian sanctions to include guidance on the new trade sanctions banning the import or purchase, whether directly or indirectly, of certain iron and steel products which undergo processing in third countries and incorporate iron or steel inputs originating in Russia.
Australia’s Hydrogen Headstart production credit scheme open to applications
Australia has opened applications for its A$2 billion Hydrogen Headstart production credit programme, which is designed to incentivise hydrogen production.