Credit Risk

ASIC Freezes Ares Credit Fund Amid Private Credit Crackdown

14/10/2026

ASIC has issued a 21-day stop order against Fidante Partners over design and distribution flaws in a credit fund.

Credit Risk

Korea Defers Real Estate PF Capital Rules for Residential Projects

14/10/2026

Regulators in South Korea will delay the implementation of project financing capital ratio requirements for residential developments to boost housing supply.

Capital Adequacy

BCBS Assesses Australia, Japan and Korea as 'Compliant' on Leverage Ratio

14/10/2026

The Basel Committee has awarded its highest compliance grade to Australia, Japan and Korea for their implementation of the leverage ratio framework.

Sustainable Finance

Vietnam, Luxembourg Agree to Deepen Financial Cooperation

14/10/2026

The agreement covers green finance, fund management, fintech and capital market links, with Luxembourg set to share regulatory expertise to support Vietnam’s planned IFCs.

Cybersecurity

Korea Launches Upgraded Credit Information System

14/10/2026

KCIS has completed a major overhaul of its general credit information infrastructure to enhance processing capacity and cybersecurity.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Tightens IPO Listing Rules to Enhance Market Integrity

14/10/2026

The IDX has introduced stricter listing requirements, including retained earnings mandates, to strengthen investor protection and market quality.

Credit Risk

Korea Implements New Statute of Limitations Rule for Bad Debt

14/10/2026

The FSC and FSS have introduced a conditional bad debt recognition system to prevent financial institutions from endlessly extending debt collections.

Alternative Markets

Korea FSS to Inspect Internal Controls at PE Fund Managers

14/10/2026

The FSS will review internal control systems at 30 private equity fund managers to restore market confidence.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Authorities Scrutinise Binance's Compliance with 2023 Settlement Agreement

14/10/2026

US prosecutors are investigating whether Binance breached its 2023 settlement after internal records revealed an Iranian network processed USD 850 million through the platform.