Trading & Investment

Vietnam, South Korea Deepen Financial Cooperation via HCMC Hub

16/07/2026

The partnership will focus on capital markets, fintech, green finance, and NPL resolution through Vietnam's new international financial centre at Ho Chi Minh City.

Operational Risk

HSBC Life Fined by Shanghai Regulator for Compliance Breaches

16/07/2026

The HSBC insurance unit was penalised over imprudent equity valuations, unreasonable medical insurance terms, and other operational and compliance failures.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Establishes Advisory Council to Shape Financial Centre Strategy

16/07/2026

The newly formed council will provide strategic guidance, policy advice, and practical expertise to align the hub’s development with international best practices.

Trading & Investment

Korea: FSS Calls on Asset Managers to Fix Regulatory Shortcomings

16/07/2026

The FSS has called for more substantive proxy voting disclosures, stronger internal controls, and an end to misleading ETF advertising.

Liquidity Risk

Japan Considers Tapping Forex Reserves to Fund US Investment Deal

15/07/2026

The government is exploring a framework to help its megabanks secure dollar funding for a USD 550 billion trade pact, potentially using its FX intervention account.

Structural Regulation

HKMA Increases Licence Fees For Banks And Money Brokers

15/07/2026

The new fee schedule, effective immediately, impacts authorised institutions, restricted licence banks, and money brokers operating in the city.

Cybersecurity

Japan’s Megabanks to Form Mutual Backup Against AI Cyber Threats

15/07/2026

The country’s three largest banks are considering a joint framework to ensure business continuity in response to a regulatory push.

Structural Regulation

Philippine Stock Exchange Reviews Involuntary Delisting Rules

15/07/2026

The PSE is reassessing its rules on involuntary delisting, aiming to better balance market discipline with the interests of investors and keep the bourse attractive.

Tokenisation

Citi and SCB Launch 24/7 Tokenised USD Clearing in Thailand

15/07/2026

Siam Commercial Bank becomes the first global client for Citi's blockchain-based service, enabling round-the-clock cross-border USD payments.