Capital Adequacy

Korean Brokerages Rushing to Raise Capital to Reach CFIC Designation

12/10/2026

Midsize securities firms in South Korea are aggressively raising capital to meet the equity requirements to be designated as comprehensive financial investment companies.

Stablecoins

Japan's SBI and Korean Firms Test Stablecoin QR Payments

12/10/2026

SBI DigiTrust has partnered with South Korea's NICE Information & Telecommunication and DSRV to test cross-border stablecoin payments for Japanese tourists.

Market Abuse

Korea Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal of HSBC in Short Selling Case

12/10/2026

South Korea’s top court has acquitted HSBC's Hong Kong unit of illegal naked short selling, establishing a key legal precedent for market enforcement.

Stablecoins

Indonesia Targets Stablecoin Regulations by Early 2027

12/10/2026

New rules for stablecoins being drafted will govern reserves, consumer protection, and mandatory industry licensing.

Credit Risk

Vietnam Empowers VAMC to Modernise Bad Debt Market

12/10/2026

Vietnam has issued a new decree expanding the powers of its state asset management company to accelerate bad debt resolution.

Supervision & Enforcement

Australian Court Upholds Privilege for Japanese Legal Report in Greensill Dispute

12/10/2026

The court ruled that Australian legal professional privilege can protect foreign legal advice, clarifying cross-border confidentiality rules for financial institutions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Taiwan FSC Unveils 2026 Fair Customer Treatment Assessment Results

12/10/2026

The FSC has announced its latest fair customer treatment assessment, introducing stricter oversight for consistently underperforming financial institutions.

Payments & Settlements

Ghana Launches Direct Yuan Payment Route For China Trade

12/10/2026

Ghana has introduced a direct cedi-to-yuan payment mechanism through China’s CIPS network, bypassing US dollar intermediary banks for bilateral trade.

Structural Regulation

Korea Weighs Ban on Unlicensed Offshore Banks

12/10/2026

South Korea is considering regulations to prohibit unlicensed foreign investment banks from arranging offshore bond sales for domestic issuers.