Structural Regulation

Stricter Rules on 'Duplicate Listings' Take Effect in South Korea

05/08/2026

The new framework mandates shareholder approval for listing physically spun-off subsidiaries and introduces a ‘3 percent rule’ to protect minority shareholder interests.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Extends Deadline for MFS 'Add Money' Compliance

05/08/2026

Mobile financial service providers and banks now have until 31 December to implement new rules or face suspension of card-to-wallet services.

Resolution & Recovery

Cambodia to Liquidate Three More Banks with Links to Scams and Gambling

05/08/2026

The NBC has revoked the licences of three banks tied to financial crime, citing non-compliance and a failure to meet capital requirements.

Sustainable Finance

Cambodia Launches Green Finance Network to Mobilise Climate Capital

05/08/2026

The industry-led platform, backed by the banking association and GGGI, aims to operationalise Cambodia’s sustainable finance taxonomy and unlock investment.

Alternative Markets

Korea to Launch KRW 20 Trillion Strategic Wealth Fund

05/08/2026

The new fund will be housed within the Korea Investment Corporation, making direct, long-term equity investments in strategic domestic and overseas industries.

Market Abuse

Hong Kong Tribunal Finds Company Founder Culpable of Insider Dealing

05/08/2026

A tribunal has found the prominent businessman and his listed company breached insider dealing and disclosure laws ahead of a HKD 1.15 billion windfall.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

MAS Bars Ex-Manulife Adviser Over Forgery Scheme

05/08/2026

The prohibition order follows a conviction and prison sentence for forging signatures and misusing computer systems to earn higher commissions.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Bangladesh Mandates Monthly Reporting for Private Sector Foreign Debt

05/08/2026

The central bank has moved from a quarterly to a monthly cycle to enhance macroeconomic monitoring and external debt oversight.

Credit Risk

HSBC to Sell Entire Australian Retail Loan Book to Blackstone

05/08/2026

The sale is part of the bank's global simplification strategy and marks its withdrawal from Australian retail banking to focus on its institutional and wealth business.