Trading & Investment

HKEX Sets Launch Date for 9-Times Rule Enhancements

06/10/2026

HKEX will implement its 9-times rule enhancements on 2 November, following the successful completion of end-to-end testing.

Structural Regulation

Korea Tightens Investment Bank Research, VC Rules

06/10/2026

Measures have been introduced to mandate small-cap equity research, allow anonymous sell ratings, and revamp venture capital supply requirements.

Trading & Investment

Cambodia, CGIF Sign Deal to Develop Riel Bond Market

06/10/2026

The agreement supports joint market development and knowledge sharing as Cambodia seeks to broaden local-currency financing options for businesses.

Credit Risk

RBI Consolidates Credit Rules For Marginalised Borrowers

06/10/2026

Master circular brings decades of lending guidelines together, covering credit planning, loan processing, government schemes and monitoring requirements.

Liquidity Risk

Vietnam Introduces Basel III Liquidity Standard, Raises LDR Ceiling

06/10/2026

The SBV has issued a new circular raising the loan-to-deposit ratio cap and introducing Basel III-aligned LCR and NSFR.

Payments & Settlements

Korea Launches Account Inquiry Service to Protect Vulnerable Borrowers

06/10/2026

Korean regulators have introduced a new account inquiry service allowing customers to protect minimum living expense deposits from seizure without requiring court rulings.

Credit Risk

SBV Flags Shortcomings at Shinhan Bank's Vietnam Unit

06/10/2026

Nine corrective recommendations have been issued following an inspection that revealed shortcomings in loan screening and post-loan monitoring.

Cryptocurrency

Binance Under Scrutiny Over Continued Use of MiCA Exemption for EU Operations

06/10/2026

European regulators are scrutinising Binance's reliance on a narrow legal exemption to serve clients after failing to secure a MiCA licence.

Tokenisation

Japan Advances Work to Achieve On-Chain Settlement for Securities

06/10/2026

Japan's financial authorities have launched new research groups to develop a roadmap for the real-time on-chain settlement of securities.