Sustainable Finance

Japan Cabinet Approves Bills to Secure Energy Supply, Marine Insurance

20/10/2026

Japan has advanced legislation to provide state-backed marine insurance and subsidise alternative energy transport routes amid Middle East tensions.

KYC & CDD

India's IFSCA Issues Good Delivery Guidelines for Gold Sourcing

20/10/2026

The GIFT City regulator has introduced new guidelines to enforce responsible gold sourcing and supply chain transparency.

Operational Risk

Indonesia Tightens Business Plan Rules for Commercial Banks

20/10/2026

OJK has issued new rules requiring commercial banks to adopt risk-based and realistic annual business plans.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Introduces Islamic Market Code Of Conduct to Strengthen Sharia Finance

20/10/2026

Bank Indonesia has launched a new code of conduct and updated zakat principles to enhance the integrity and governance of the country's Islamic financial markets.

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.