Nigeria: CBN cuts key interest rate to 27%
The central bank reduced the monetary policy rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 27.00%. Nigeria's central bank, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has reduced its monetary policy rate (MPR) for the first time since 2020, cutting it by 50 basis points
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Sri Lanka updates Colombo Port City investment incentives
Sri Lanka updated Colombo Port City SEZ incentives, which include reduced tax holidays and increased investment thresholds. Sri Lanka has issued new regulations for the Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone (SEZ), reducing tax holidays and
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Sweden: Government proposes simplified business and capital taxation in 2026 budgetÂ
The proposed tax measures include business tax credits and simplified forestry and shipping rules, temporary VAT cuts and fraud controls, changes to excise taxes on alcohol and tobacco, permanent tax-free EV workplace charging, and reduced energy
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Finland: Government presents 2026 budget to parliament, proposes reduced corporate taxes
The 2026 budget proposal lowers corporate and CO2 fuel taxes while tightening crypto reporting, adjusting VAT, and raising taxes on vehicles, tobacco, alcohol, and soft drinks. Finland’s government has presented the 2026 budget proposal (HE
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Dominican Republic: Tax Authority updates excise taxes on alcohol and cigarettes
The updated rates will apply from 1 October to 31 December 2025. The Dominican Republic’s Tax Authority issued Resolution DDG-AR1-2025-00006 on 10 September 2025, revising the specific amounts for the selective consumption tax on alcoholic
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Mexico: Banxico to lower key interest by 25bps as growth slows
Mexico’s central bank cut key interest by 25bps amid slowing growth. Mexico’s central bank (Banxico) is expected to cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.50% at its September 25 meeting. This would be the eleventh rate
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UAE: CBUAE lowers the base rate by 25 basis points
This announcement was made by CBUAE on Thursday, 18 September 2025. The adjustment took effect on the same day. The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has lowered the Base Rate for the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) by 25 basis points, reducing it
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US: Treasury, IRS release guidance on tip-eligible occupations under One, Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBBA)Â
The proposed regulations list nearly 70 separate occupations of tipped workers, from bartenders to water taxi operators. The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued IR-2025-92 on 19 September 2025, in which it provided
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​​US: Treasury consults GENIUS Act implementation
Comments on the ANPRM must be submitted within 30 days of its publication in the Federal Register. The US Treasury Department released an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on 18 September 2025, seeking public comments on the
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Russia weighs new taxes as budget pressures mount in fourth year of Ukraine war
President Vladimir Putin has hinted at new taxes on the wealthy as Moscow readies its draft budget, while the Finance Ministry moves to shield revenues from oil price swings in the fourth year of the Ukraine war. Russian President Vladimir Putin
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OECD publishes revised Tax Debt Management Maturity Model report
The update helps tax administrations assess their maturity, support strategic discussions, compare anonymised peer data via a heat map, and connect with advanced-practice peers through OECD-facilitated consent. The OECD's Forum on Tax
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OECD report highlights AI applications in tax administration
The OECD released a report analysing trends, challenges, and policies in public-sector AI use across 11 core government functions, with a particular focus on tax administration. The OECD released a report titled “Governing with Artificial
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Uzbekistan: Parliament considers proposal to implement Islamic banking
The draft law will provide a legal framework for Islamic banking in Uzbekistan, enabling the establishment of Islamic banks and windows, curbing the hidden economy, and attracting foreign investment in line with international Islamic finance
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US: Federal Reserve reduces benchmark rates to 4.00%-4.25%
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25%, which brings the benchmark rate to 4.00%-4.25%. The US Federal Reserve has reduced interest rates on Wednesday, 17 September 202, for the first time since December in response to concerns about
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Indonesia: Central bank again cuts interest rate to 4.75%
Bank Indonesia (BI) previously cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.00% on 20 August 2025. Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), has announced its sixth interest rate cut since starting its easing cycle in September
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Hong Kong: HKMA cuts interest rate to 4.50%
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) cut its base rate by 25 basis points to 4.50%, following the US Federal Reserve’s move. Hong Kong's central bank, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), has reduced its base interest rate by 25 basis
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Canada: Central bank cuts interest rate to 2.50%
Bank of Canada lowered interest rate amid economic slowdown Canada’s central bank, the Bank of Canada, lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.50% on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, marking its first rate cut since March. The
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Sri Lanka: IRD issued notice on ATPS tax credit verification
 IRD urged taxpayers to check 2020–21 ATPS credits. The Sri Lankan Inland Revenue Department (IRD) issued a Notice No. PN/PYMT/2025-01 on 10 September 2025, called on taxpayers to verify tax credits linked to payments made under the
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