Structural Regulation

New Zealand Adopts New Regulatory Assets and Liabilities Standards

04/11/2026

The XRB has announced the issuance of new accounting standards for regulatory assets and liabilities, effective January 2029.

Cryptocurrency

Korea’s NH Nonghyup Bank, MoonPay and Finger Explore Payment Models

04/11/2026

The three companies will assess cross-border remittance and business payment models through joint proof-of-concept projects, including links to existing card payment infrastructure.

Cybersecurity

Korea to Revive Network Separation Reform, Review Bank Security

04/11/2026

South Korea's FSC plans to review bank security budgets, ISMS certification standards, and revive network separation reforms.

Structural Regulation

Bank Indonesia Accelerates 2030 Blueprint for Money and FX Markets

04/11/2026

BI is shifting its regulatory focus towards active market utilisation, product innovation, and enhanced derivatives supervision.

Credit Risk

Korea Launches One-Stop Call Centre for Debtor Assistance

04/11/2026

The FSC has introduced a dedicated hotline to provide comprehensive financial counselling and debt restructuring support.

Capital Adequacy

Vietnam Sets 65 Percent State Ownership Floor for Major Banks

04/11/2026

Vietnam has approved a restructuring plan to maintain state ownership of at least 65 percent in three major banks by 2030.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Considering Imposing Education Tax on Crypto Exchanges

04/11/2026

South Korean authorities are reportedly considering an education tax for cryptocurrency exchanges, though the finance ministry denies any formal review.

Trading & Investment

India Clarifies GST Rules for Foreign Investor Brokerage

04/11/2026

The tax department has clarified payment conditions for treating brokerage services to overseas clients as zero-rated exports, potentially reducing investment costs for foreign investors.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong, Shanghai Deepen Ties on Dispute Resolution, Commodities

04/11/2026

Hong Kong and Shanghai regulators have agreed to enhance financial market connectivity, signing a new dispute resolution pact and targeting commodities trading.