Credit Risk

Vietnam Empowers VAMC to Modernise Bad Debt Market

12/10/2026

Vietnam has issued a new decree expanding the powers of its state asset management company to accelerate bad debt resolution.

Supervision & Enforcement

Australian Court Upholds Privilege for Japanese Legal Report in Greensill Dispute

12/10/2026

The court ruled that Australian legal professional privilege can protect foreign legal advice, clarifying cross-border confidentiality rules for financial institutions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Taiwan FSC Unveils 2026 Fair Customer Treatment Assessment Results

12/10/2026

The FSC has announced its latest fair customer treatment assessment, introducing stricter oversight for consistently underperforming financial institutions.

Payments & Settlements

Ghana Launches Direct Yuan Payment Route For China Trade

12/10/2026

Ghana has introduced a direct cedi-to-yuan payment mechanism through China’s CIPS network, bypassing US dollar intermediary banks for bilateral trade.

Structural Regulation

Korea Weighs Ban on Unlicensed Offshore Banks

12/10/2026

South Korea is considering regulations to prohibit unlicensed foreign investment banks from arranging offshore bond sales for domestic issuers.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

AFCA Issues Updated Complaint Resolution Rules and Guidelines

12/10/2026

AFCA has issued updated scheme rules and operational guidelines, introducing new provisions for scam-related complaints and paid representatives.

Trading & Investment

Tokyo to Launch New BOJ Rate Futures to Enable Hedging

12/10/2026

The TFX is introducing new overnight rate futures to help traders hedge against BOJ policy shifts as market volatility triggers emergency margin calls.

Credit Risk

ASIC Halts Three Managed Funds Over Disclosure Concerns

12/10/2026

ASIC has issued an interim stop order against three mortgage schemes over disclosure concerns, signalling tighter private credit oversight.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan Suspends Prudential Life Over Decades-Long Fraud

12/10/2026

The FSA has ordered Prudential Life and Gibraltar Life to suspend new business operations until January 2027 following a fraud scandal.