Trading & Investment

Korea Bond Default Sparks Calls for Probe into Underwriters, Brokers

16/07/2026

Investors allege widespread misselling and due diligence failures by financial firms after bonds issued by a major broadcaster defaulted just four months post-issuance.

Structural Regulation

NAB's WealthHub Fined AUD 1.1 Million for Data Reporting Failures

16/07/2026

The online broker, a subsidiary of NAB, has been penalised by ASIC for more than 9.5 million reporting breaches over a decade.

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.