Structural Regulation

Taiwan Regulator Approves Two Major Financial Mergers

08/07/2026

E.Sun Financial will acquire Mercuries Life Insurance, while Bank SinoPac is set to merge with King's Town Bank.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSS Korea Flags Asset Managers for Inadequate Voting Practices

08/07/2026

Regulator found improving voting rates but criticises boilerplate disclosures and names specific firms needing governance and transparency improvements.

Reporting & Disclosures

Bangladesh to Halve Reporting Frequency for Listed Companies

08/07/2026

BSEC will scrap quarterly reporting in favour of half-yearly disclosures to reduce compliance burdens and align with international standards.

Cryptocurrency

Vietnam Overhauls Personal Income Tax, Targets Digital Assets

08/07/2026

New personal income tax law introduces taxes on digital assets and offers new incentives for long-term fund investors.

Data Privacy

Bangladesh Bank Restricts Staff Use of AI Tools Over Security Risks

08/07/2026

The central bank has issued a directive prohibiting the use of confidential data in generative AI tools, citing data security and cross-border information transfer risks.

Supervision & Enforcement

Korea Probes Shinhan and Kiwoom Over Bond Mis-selling

08/07/2026

The regulator has launched on-site inspections into two brokerages following the default of broadcaster JTBC and complaints from retail investors.

Trading & Investment

Bangladesh Passes Major Tax Reforms to Boost Capital Market

07/07/2026

The government has cut dividend taxes, removed a key mutual fund investment limit, and created a new tiered system of corporate tax incentives to encourage public listings.

Payments & Settlements

Thailand Drives Regional QR Payment Integration for Tourism

07/07/2026

Authorities and FIs are promoting a cross-border QR payment system, allowing tourists from nine Asian markets to pay seamlessly.

Resolution & Recovery

Bangladesh Bank to Liquidate Five NBFIs, Grants Reprieve to Four Others

07/07/2026

The regulator initiated proceedings to liquidate five NBFIs and gave four others three months to restore viability.