Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Issues Guidance on New Import Policy Order

19/09/2026

Commercial lenders have been directed to implement a new import framework that allows businesses to settle transactions without letters of credit.

Structural Regulation

India PFRDA, Rural Ministry Join Hands on Pension Inclusion

18/09/2026

The initiative will deploy women-led community networks to improve pension literacy and enrolment among rural households.

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.