Market Abuse

Thai SEC Imposes Civil Sanctions on 18 for Share Manipulation

20/10/2026

The Thai regulator has fined 18 individuals a combined THB 53.5 million for manipulating shares in two listed companies.

Structural Regulation

China Proposes New Disclosure Rules for Corporate Registered Capital

20/10/2026

China's SAMR has unveiled draft rules to standardise the public disclosure of registered capital information and enhance market transparency.

Credit Risk

Global Banks Restrict Financing for Australian Private Credit Funds - Reports

20/10/2026

Lenders are tightening financing for Australian private credit managers amid a property downturn, rising interest rates, and intensifying regulatory scrutiny.

Payments & Settlements

PBOC and GCC Central Banks Deepen Financial Ties at Bangkok Summit

20/10/2026

Central banks from China and GCC countries will advance cooperation on cross-border payments, local currency usage, and financial technology.

Liquidity Risk

China Halts Quick-Return Life Insurance Products to Curb Liquidity Risks

20/10/2026

Chinese regulators have ordered life insurers to suspend quick-return products and rectify pricing practices to mitigate liquidity and duration mismatch risks.

Structural Regulation

Thailand SEC Proposes New Rules for Introducing Brokers

19/10/2026

The regulator has launched a public consultation on draft regulations to standardise the oversight of introducing broker agents.

Structural Regulation

Thailand SEC Proposes Stricter Internal Auditor Rules for IPOs

19/10/2026

The SEC has proposed new qualification and disclosure requirements for internal auditors at companies that wish to conduct public offerings.

Supervision & Enforcement

Korean Banks Face Scrutiny for Slow Detection of Financial Misconduct

19/10/2026

Major South Korean banks took over a year to detect the majority of financial incidents, prompting calls for stricter regulatory oversight.

Anti-Money Laundering

Thai Regulators Probe Crypto Operators Over Gambling Links

19/10/2026

The SEC and AMLO are jointly investigating digital asset exchanges following reports of transfers to online gambling websites.