Payments & Settlements

Kazakhstan to Launch Cross-Border QR Payments with 11 Nations

18/09/2026

The National Bank of Kazakhstan has announced plans to integrate its payment system to enable cross–border QR code transactions, with the first phase expected by the year’s end.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Updates Securities Borrowing Rules For Foreign Investors

18/09/2026

The FSC has issued new requirements detailing how offshore foreign nationals can borrow and sell securities locally.

CBDCs

Korean Ruling Party Opposes CBDC Pilot Over Privacy Concerns

18/09/2026

The leader of South Korea's ruling PPP has strongly opposed BOK's digital currency pilot, demanding legal safeguards.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSS Demands Overhaul of Korean Financial CEO Succession Systems

18/09/2026

The FSS has ordered financial holding companies to reform subsidiary CEO succession procedures, warning of increased regulatory scrutiny.

Cryptocurrency

Cambodia Accelerates Digital Asset Legislation for December Rollout

18/09/2026

Cambodia's securities regulator is fast-tracking a new draft law to govern virtual and digital assets, targeting a December introduction.

Alternative Markets

Thailand Proposes Dual-Class Shares, Launches New Tech Funding Vehicles

18/09/2026

Regulators have launched a THB 1 billion PE Trust and proposed legal reforms to support deep-tech and startup listings.

Trading & Investment

LME to Launch Shanghai Steel Contract in October

18/09/2026

The London Metal Exchange will for the first time list a futures contract based on a mainland Chinese commodity price.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Approves 50 Applications Under Redomiciliation Regime

18/09/2026

Hong Kong has approved 50 inward company redomiciliation applications, as the financial hub strengthens its regulatory frameworks and tax incentives.

Structural Regulation

RBI Blocks Tata Sons Deregistration, Forcing IPO Decision

18/09/2026

The RBI has rejected Tata Sons’ bid to exit the NBFC framework and filed a court caveat over the mandatory listing requirement.