Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Weighs Regulatory Exemption for City Group Bailout

29/10/2026

Eight banks are seeking regulatory relief to extend fresh credit to the debt-laden conglomerate, whose total exposure has reached BDT 260 billion across 48 financial institutions.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Updates Fee Concessions Ahead of USM Launch

29/10/2026

HKEX will revise its stock withdrawal fee concessions to align with the upcoming uncertificated securities market implementation.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong MPFA Issues Directive on Statutory Audit Obligations

29/10/2026

The MPFA has reminded occupational retirement scheme administrators and employers to exercise due diligence when appointing auditors.

Stablecoins

Thailand Approves Crypto-to-Fiat Payment App Under Tourist Sandbox

29/10/2026

The SEC has approved a new app allowing foreign tourists to convert stablecoins into local currency for retail payments.

Cybersecurity

Korea Expands Cyber Defence Framework for Smaller Financial Firms

29/10/2026

The FSI is boosting its budget and cutting fees to help smaller financial firms combat AI-driven cyberattacks.

Reporting & Disclosures

Singapore Tightens Renewable Energy Certificate Standard

29/10/2026

Singapore has updated its REC standard to ensure corporate sustainability claims are backed by credible local electricity supplies.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US, Pacific Nations Target Illicit Finance and Cybercrime

29/10/2026

A USD 44 million funding package will support financial intelligence, cybercrime investigations and regional efforts to disrupt drug trafficking and money laundering networks.

Tokenisation

DTCC Launches Tokenisation Service For Institutional Securities

29/10/2026

The service allows eligible users to mint tokenised representations of traditional securities, supported by US regulatory approvals.

Trading & Investment

Japan: Osaka Exchange Ceases Trading of ESG Index Futures

29/10/2026

The OSE has halted trading and suspended the creation of new contracts for three ESG-focused index futures.