Regulatory Changes - Taiwan's life insurers proposed accounting rule changes [1] - The changes aim to cut annual hedging costs by NT$90 billion (US$2.9 billion) [1] Financial Impact - The proposed changes are expected to provide relief for excessive currency swings [1]

Investment Performance - Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund recorded its best performance since the quarter ending March 2024 [1] - Global equities contributed to the fund's positive returns [1] - Favorable currency swings also boosted the fund's returns [1]

Global forex trading hit a record high as Trump’s tariffs sparked extreme currency swings, the Bank for International Settlements says https://t.co/XDOdKe8rzr ...

Hedging Activity - North American firms are increasing their hedging of exchange rate exposure [1] - The cost of hedging is surging [1] Currency Impact - Currency swings have battered North American firms this year [1]