Payments & Settlements

Malaysia, Japan Sign $6bn Currency Swap and LCT Framework

16/09/2026

The two countries have expanded their bilateral swap arrangement and established a framework to promote local currency settlements.

Supervision & Enforcement

Hong Kong AFRC Bans One Firm, Fines Another in Audit Crackdown

16/09/2026

The AFRC has sanctioned two audit firms for significant failures, including a 12-month practice ban for serious misconduct in a licensed corporation engagement.

Structural Regulation

KRX Finalises Low-PBR Disclosure Rules Ahead of November Debut

16/09/2026

KRX will publicly name undervalued firms from 2 November, but offer a one-year exemption for companies that submit value-up plans by 22 October.

AI Risk & Governance

Amazon Pay India Enables Agentic UPI Payments

16/09/2026

The new 'Smart Wallet' allows AI agents to make UPI payments on behalf of users, using a novel consent-based framework for authorisation.

Sustainable Finance

Bangladesh Details USD 1.85bn 'Just Transition' Investment Plan

16/09/2026

The country has outlined a costed framework to support its low-carbon shift, creating a pipeline of bankable projects ahead of the COP31 climate summit.

Alternative Markets

Australia Details Tax Concessions for Startups, Venture Capital

16/09/2026

The Australian government has released draft laws for its Innovative Business CGT Concession, softening earlier proposals but introducing compliance risks for investors.

Supervision & Enforcement

Hong Kong SFC Briefs Banks on Cooperating with Raids

16/09/2026

The SFC has provided guidance to investment banks on handling regulatory raids, signalling heightened scrutiny of the city's share sales market.

Structural Regulation

India's New Bankers' Books Evidence Act to Take Effect 1 October

16/09/2026

India is set to implement a new law modernising the use of banking records as evidence and raising the bar for summoning bank officials.

Cryptocurrency

Japan FSA Issues Warning to Unregistered Crypto Lender Bit Hills

16/09/2026

The FSA has warned BVI-based Bit Hills Inc., operator of the CryptoPawn platform, for providing yen-denominated loans without registration.