Structural Regulation

Philippines Proposes Framework for Depositary Receipts

30/06/2026

The PSE has released draft rules that would allow local investors to trade foreign stocks and ETFs in pesos, while also paving the way for local firms to list abroad.

Trading & Investment

TAIFEX Launches Incentive Scheme for HNWI Structured Products

30/06/2026

The futures exchange is offering cash rewards to securities firms that issue TWD-denominated structured products linked to local derivatives.

Market Abuse

Japan SESC Seeks Insider Trading Fine for Ex-Goldman Employee

30/06/2026

The SESC has proposed a JPY 19 million penalty related to trades in Nippo Corp shares ahead of a 2021 tender offer.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Demands Myanmar Tackle Illicit Finance from Scam Networks

30/06/2026

FATF has maintained Myanmar on its blacklist, urging it to act against extensive cyber-fraud operations and their significant illicit finance risks.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Lists First ETF Tracking New Proprietary Tech Index

30/06/2026

E Fund Management has launched the first ETF tracking the new Tech 100 Index.

Sustainable Finance

Vietnam, Canada Launch Blended Finance Facility for Climate Start-Ups

30/06/2026

The new grant facility will use Canadian development aid as catalytic capital to de-risk and attract private investment into climate-focused enterprises.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Amends Fundraising Rules to Streamline Board Transfers

30/06/2026

Regulators have amended securities regulations to shorten the review period for capital increases by companies switching between Taiwan's various listing boards.

Credit Risk

Vietnam Eases Prudential Rules to Boost Lending for Major Projects

30/06/2026

The SBV has raised the ratio of short-term funds used for long-term lending and exempted 18 key infrastructure projects from credit growth quotas.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Taiwan Fines Hua Nan Bank TWD 8 Million Over Staff Fraud

30/06/2026

The penalty follows three separate incidents of employee misconduct across different branches, exposing systemic failures in the bank's internal controls.