Structural Regulation

Taiwan Approves Four-Way Merger of State-Owned Asset Managers

27/10/2026

Taiwan's four state-backed financial holding companies have agreed to merge their asset management subsidiaries to boost scale and competitiveness.

Credit Risk

Korea to Tighten Real Estate Lending Caps for Specialised Credit Firms

27/10/2026

The proposed new rules will curb real estate concentration risks while strengthening oversight of payment gateway operators used in online card transactions.

Structural Regulation

Thai SEC Proposes Changes to Crowdfunding Rules

27/10/2026

The proposals would simplify retail investor testing and allow earlier offering closures, while retaining suitability assessments and subscription cancellation rights.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippines Dismantles Scam Hub, Freezes Linked Financial Accounts

27/10/2026

The NBI has raided an online scam operation, triggering money laundering probes and financial account freezes.

Credit Risk

SBV Expands Financial Support for Women-Owned Businesses

27/10/2026

A new framework has been unveiled to improve credit access, digital literacy, and financial inclusion for women-led enterprises.

Data Privacy

Webull Faces Securities Class Action Over Undisclosed China Data Ties

27/10/2026

A new lawsuit alleges the digital brokerage misled investors regarding its operational dependence on mainland China and associated regulatory risks.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bangladesh Plans Unified Broker Software for Real-Time Monitoring

27/10/2026

The proposed unified back-office system would enable real-time checks of bank balances, client accounts and securities holdings to flag discrepancies and potential misappropriation.

Data Privacy

PBOC Amends Filing Rules for Enterprise Credit Reporting Agencies

27/10/2026

The PBOC has updated its filing and supervision requirements for enterprise credit reporting agencies, effective 15 November.

AI Risk & Governance

NAB Job Cuts Spark Political Scrutiny over AI and Offshoring Risks

27/10/2026

Australian lawmakers are demanding greater transparency from banks regarding the impact of AI and offshoring on compliance and risk.