Structural Regulation

Bangladesh to Overhaul Merchant Banking Rules After 30 Years

27/08/2026

A committee has been given 30 working days to propose amendments covering licensing, financial capacity, risk management, and merchant bankers’ responsibilities to investors.

Stablecoins

Japan FSA to Propose Tax Changes for High-Value Stablecoin Payments

27/08/2026

The FSA will seek to remove procedural tax hurdles that have effectively capped trust-type stablecoin transactions at JPY 1 million.

Tokenisation

Shinhan Pilots Korean Won Tokenised Fund on Solana

27/08/2026

The PoC with Solana, Etherfuse and Orca tests a non-dollar RWA model ahead of the new security token framework taking effect in 2027.

Payments & Settlements

Korea FSS Launches Taskforce to Overhaul Pension Transfer Rules

27/08/2026

A new task force will address limitations in the in-kind pension transfer system, including enabling cross-scheme transfers, as assets increasingly move to securities firms.

Tokenisation

Maybank Pilots Malaysia's First Tokenised Supply Chain Finance Deal

27/08/2026

The MYR 1 million pilot transaction, conducted with a regulatory sandbox participant, aims to improve SME financing and lay the groundwork for cross-border tokenised trade.

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 Explore Blockchain Settlement for Stocks and Bonds

27/08/2026

New study group will develop a plan for a wholesale CBDC-based system to enable 24/7 real-time settlement for the country's securities markets.

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.