Trading & Investment

Tokyo to Launch New BOJ Rate Futures to Enable Hedging

12/10/2026

The TFX is introducing new overnight rate futures to help traders hedge against BOJ policy shifts as market volatility triggers emergency margin calls.

Credit Risk

ASIC Halts Three Managed Funds Over Disclosure Concerns

12/10/2026

ASIC has issued an interim stop order against three mortgage schemes over disclosure concerns, signalling tighter private credit oversight.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan Suspends Prudential Life Over Decades-Long Fraud

12/10/2026

The FSA has ordered Prudential Life and Gibraltar Life to suspend new business operations until January 2027 following a fraud scandal.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Intervenes After Q-Cash Network Disruption

12/10/2026

Digital and card-based services at over 30 Bangladeshi banks were restored following a sudden two-day disruption to the Q-Cash payment network.

Credit Risk

Korea Sets Rules for Bad Debt Asset Manager for Credit Unions

12/10/2026

The amended rules establish an asset management company to acquire distressed assets from credit unions and clarify standing auditor requirements.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Resumes Government Bond Buybacks After 17 Yrs

12/10/2026

BB repurchased BDT 17.16 billion in two-year treasury bonds to smooth the government's debt maturity profile and lower refinancing risks.

Trading & Investment

JPX Unveils Major TOPIX Overhaul to Boost Corporate Value

10/10/2026

The Tokyo Stock Exchange will remove 683 companies from the TOPIX index in a sweeping reform aimed at improving market liquidity and corporate governance.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan FSC Eases Insurance Fund Investment Rules

09/10/2026

The FSC has introduced measures to channel insurance funds into venture capital, health promotion, and long-term care sectors.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Korea Securities Depository to Overhaul Core Capital Market Systems

09/10/2026

The KRW 317.7 billion project will modernise infrastructure for issuance, settlement and securities financing and add new digital-asset capabilities.