Market Risk

India’s Pension Regulator in Talks on Guaranteed-Return Scheme

11/09/2026

The proposal would require pension funds to hedge market risk, raising questions about the product's cost structure and fund managers' access to derivatives.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea FSS Warns on Unlisted Stock Investment Schemes

11/09/2026

The FSS has issued a warning to investors about fraudulent solicitations for unlisted stocks, highlighting key due diligence steps and recent enforcement actions.

Structural Regulation

Korea Exchange Eases Market Maker Rules for KOSDAQ Market

11/09/2026

KRX is lowering the quarterly obligation fulfilment threshold for KOSDAQ market makers from 90 percent to 80 percent.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Issues Rules for Digital E-Payment Credit

11/09/2026

The new fee-based facility offers instant credit of up to BDT 10,000 for digital bill payments, subject to a mandatory pilot phase for banks.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Non-Traded Product Sales Hit Record HKD 9.9 Trillion in 2025

11/09/2026

A joint regulatory survey reveals a 63 percent surge in sales, driven by record market participation and strong investor demand for FICC-related products.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Confirms Reporting Duty for Bankrupt Exchange Accounts

11/09/2026

The NTS has clarified that crypto accounts at insolvent overseas exchanges remain subject to foreign financial account reporting rules, even when funds are inaccessible.

Tokenisation

Hanwha Finalises Token Platform Ahead of New South Korea Rules

11/09/2026

The platform supports multiple blockchains, as regulators prepare for a new digital asset framework set to take effect in February 2027.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Overhauls Regulatory Framework for Tax Consultants

11/09/2026

New rules introduce a stricter two-step licensing process for tax consultants and expand the Ministry of Finance’s supervisory reach to other taxpayer representatives.

Tokenisation

DBS and Citi Execute Live 24/7 Cross-Border USD Payments

10/09/2026

The banks completed a weekend US dollar payment between Singapore and the US in minutes using tokenised deposits, bypassing traditional banking hours.