Clearing & Post-Trade

RBA Flags Ongoing Shortfalls in ASX Clearing Facilities

24/09/2026

The RBA has warned that ASX continues to fall short of regulatory expectations regarding governance and risk management.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

HKMA Revamps Competency Framework to Boost Banking Talent

24/09/2026

HKMA has proposed five enhancements to its competency framework to develop future-ready banking professionals.

Credit Risk

Taiwan Central Bank Amends Real Estate Mortgage Loan Rules

24/09/2026

The central bank has introduced revised loan-to-value limits and stricter assessment requirements for residential and land purchase mortgages.

Trading & Investment

Korea Exchange Launches Surveillance Task Force for New After-Market

24/09/2026

KRX has established a dedicated surveillance team to monitor its newly launched after-hours trading session for unfair practices.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSS Korea Orders Brokerages to Strengthen Internal Controls

24/09/2026

Domestic brokerages have been directed to overhaul their internal controls and eradicate self-serving sales practices to protect investors.

Tokenisation

Korea Investors Service Develops Framework to Rate Digital Finance

24/09/2026

The ratings agency is establishing new credit risk assessment criteria for tokenised securities and stablecoins amid ongoing regulatory developments.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Finalises Guidance on Financial Market Infrastructure Reforms

24/09/2026

ASIC has updated its regulatory guides for financial market infrastructure operators following recent legislative reforms.

Market Risk

Bangladesh Bank Eases FX Rules For Offshore Banking Units

24/09/2026

BB has authorised OBUs to conduct outright foreign currency transactions and cross-currency swaps to enhance liquidity management and funding strategies.

Sustainable Finance

Thailand SEC Updates Rules for Transition And Amber Bonds

24/09/2026

The regulator has introduced new guidelines for transition and amber bonds while enhancing disclosure requirements for all ESG debt instruments.