Structural Regulation

Indonesia Launches Bullion Association to Formalise Gold Market

26/08/2026

The new association aims to integrate the country's vast privately held gold reserves into the formal financial system and strengthen market infrastructure.

Market Risk

Korea Expands Scope of Margin Rules for OTC Derivatives

26/08/2026

Regulators have extended guidelines for non-cleared derivatives for another year, increasing the number of financial firms required to exchange margin from September.

Supervision & Enforcement

SFC Bans Former Responsible Officer for 10Yrs for Window Dressing

26/08/2026

The SFC has revoked the licence of Chan Tsz Kin Ernest for orchestrating a scheme to falsify a firm's liquid capital position.

Anti-Money Laundering

Cambodia and US Seize $7m in Crypto Linked to Sinaloa Cartel

26/08/2026

A joint operation dismantled a cryptocurrency money laundering network, highlighting a growing nexus between Latin American cartels and Southeast Asian financial systems.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia to Scrap IDR 50 Share Price Floor in Market Overhaul

26/08/2026

Plans include lowering the minimum share price to IDR 1 and revising auto-rejection bands to improve liquidity and price discovery.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Korea to Launch $73b Strategic Fund Via New Fiscal Framework

26/08/2026

A new 'Future Response Fund' will be financed by surplus tax revenues, using a mechanism that bypasses existing fiscal laws and raises governance concerns.

Climate Risk

Vietnam’s Carbon Market Attracts 92 Firms in Pilot Phase

26/08/2026

The pilot scheme, running until 2028, covers major emitters in the steel, cement and power sectors, with a focus on refining market regulations and infrastructure.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan to Align Director Qualification Rules for Credit Cooperatives

26/08/2026

The FSC has proposed amendments to harmonise the qualification requirements for credit cooperative directors and officers with those for other FIs.

Structural Regulation

Australia Passes Bill to Toughen Tax Rules, Boost Renewables

26/08/2026

The new law targets tax adviser misconduct following the PwC scandal and amends foreign resident capital gains tax to incentivise clean energy investments.