Structural Regulation

Vietnam to Transfer HNX Stocks to HOSE by December

07/10/2026

Vietnam will transfer nearly 300 stocks from the HNX to the HOSE under an MOF plan to consolidate equity trading on one exchange.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

South Korea Disbands Voice Phishing Taskforce After Four Years

07/10/2026

The pan-governmental joint investigation team has recovered KRW 36 billion in criminal proceeds and introduced key regulatory reforms to combat financial fraud.

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysia Plans New Laws to Regulate Charities and Statutory Bodies

07/10/2026

Malaysia is drafting new legislation to regulate public fundraising and tighten the financial governance of federal statutory bodies.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Offers Incentives to Revive USD Gold Futures

07/10/2026

The Hong Kong Futures Exchange has announced available quotas in its liquidity provider programme to revitalise inactive gold contracts.

Structural Regulation

HKMA Grants Restricted Licence to First Central Asian Bank

07/10/2026

Bakai Bank, a commercial lender from Kyrgyz Republic, has become the first Central Asian bank to secure regulatory approval to operate in the Asia-Pacific region.

Resolution & Recovery

Pakistan Proposes Accreditation Framework for Insolvency Professionals

06/10/2026

The SECP has issued a consultation on a new accreditation framework for insolvency and liquidation practitioners.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Philippines Proposes Accreditation Rules for Debt Collectors

06/10/2026

The SEC has proposed new rules requiring third-party collection agencies to be formally accredited to curb unfair practices.

Credit Risk

Bank of Thailand Urges FIs to Assist Flood-Hit Borrowers

06/10/2026

BOT has instructed banks to accelerate relief measures for vulnerable households and small businesses amid ongoing flooding.

Anti-Money Laundering

Taiwan FSC Highlights AML, Consumer Protection Failures in H1 2026 Inspections

06/10/2026

Taiwan's FSC has outlined key compliance deficiencies across ten financial sectors, urging institutions to enhance internal controls and cybersecurity.