Credit Risk

Thailand's Clicx Bank Resumes Lending With Stricter Controls

27/08/2026

Thailand’s first virtual bank has tightened its loan approval process using alternative data after a temporary halt prompted by regulator discussions.

Sustainable Finance

HK Taskforce Explores PPP Models for Northern Metropolis Financing

27/08/2026

A dedicated workstream has been formed to enhance project bankability and develop financing templates for public-private partnerships in the mega-project.

Payments & Settlements

Japan to Develop Blockchain-Based Real-Time Securities Settlement

27/08/2026

The government and BOJ will launch a study group to create a next-generation payment infrastructure for instantaneous securities settlement.

Credit Risk

Taiwan FSC Amends Rules for Insurer Sales of NPLs

27/08/2026

New rules clarify the conditions under which insurers can sell NPLs and detail the required procedures, including public tender and disclosure obligations.

Structural Regulation

Korea’s Frequent Market Trading Curbs Prompt Calls for Reform

27/08/2026

An unprecedented number of trading curbs in 2026 has raised questions over the effectiveness of the mechanism in today’s markets.

Supervision & Enforcement

China Revokes Evergrande Life Insurance Licence

27/08/2026

The insurer's licence was revoked for serious violations including illegal fund use and funnelling benefits to related parties, the regulator said.

Trading & Investment

China Set to Launch Three Commodity Options for Foreign Investors

27/08/2026

New options on steel and fuel oil will be available to qualified foreign investors from 10 September, expanding risk management tools.

Structural Regulation

Japan Regulator to Step Up Inspections of ‘Big Four’ Auditors

27/08/2026

The move follows a major accounting scandal and will see the regulator conduct year-round on-site and off-site inspections.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea's IBK Faces Scrutiny Over Internal Controls After $60m China Fraud

27/08/2026

A third-party platform allegedly diverted loan repayments for over six months, exposing significant internal control weaknesses and prompting regulatory questions.