Structural Regulation

Malaysia Proposes Law to Strengthen State-Owned Entity Governance

13/10/2026

Malaysia is finalising legislation to tighten the oversight of government-owned companies and statutory bodies to prevent future financial scandals like1MDB.

Trading & Investment

Korean Regulators Apologise Over Rollout of Single-stock Leveraged ETFs

13/10/2026

The regulator and central bank have issued public apologies for inadequate risk warnings and oversight following the controversial launch of single-stock leveraged ETFs.

Sustainable Finance

Thailand Exchange Advances Climate Finance Mechanisms

13/10/2026

The SET is expanding its regulatory and market role to support the corporate transition to a low-carbon economy through new carbon and data platforms.

Supervision & Enforcement

Malaysia Continuing International Pursuit of 1MDB Assets: MOF

13/10/2026

The government has recovered MYR 31.3 billion in funds linked to 1MDB, but will still have to bear MYR 20.1 billion in obligations if no additional funds are recovered.

Stablecoins

Korea: Gwangju Bank, Toss Complete Stablecoin QR Payment Trial

13/10/2026

Gwangju Bank and Toss have successfully tested stablecoin QR payments as lawmakers prepare new digital asset legislation.

KYC & CDD

Singapore Jails CSP Staff Over Nominee Director Offences

12/10/2026

Two former CSP employees were sentenced for abetting a nominee director to breach statutory duties, after concealing information about 108 companies incorporated for mainly Chinese clients.

Tokenisation

FSC Korea Defends STO Exchange Licensing Amid Favouritism Claims

12/10/2026

Lawmakers have criticised the FSC for excluding a regulatory sandbox pioneer from its fractional investment exchange approvals.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh and Singapore Form Joint Committee to Digitise Trade

12/10/2026

The two countries are establishing a joint working committee to digitise cross-border trade transactions using the TradeTrust platform.

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.