Alternative Markets

Korea Bill Seeks to End Private Equity Self-Valuation

11/08/2026

A proposed law would require external valuations and trustee oversight for institutional private equity funds, ending long-standing exemptions.

AI Risk & Governance

Australia's Mutual Banks Face Tougher Rules on Hardship and AI

11/08/2026

An independent review of the Customer Owned Banking Code of Practice has recommended binding new protections for vulnerable customers.

Structural Regulation

Japan Considers Easing Volume Limits for Alternative Trading Venues

11/08/2026

The FSA is reviewing the 10 percent volume limit for PTS platforms as surging activity in technology stocks strains current rules.

Reporting & Disclosures

Korea to Link Stewardship Grades of Asset Managers to NPS Mandates

11/08/2026

New three-tier evaluation system will assess stewardship activities, with poor performers facing the prospect of reduced or withdrawn pension fund allocations.

Structural Regulation

Laos Central Bank Halts New Microfinance Licences in Vientiane

11/08/2026

BOL has temporarily suspended new licences for microfinance firms and pawnshops in the capital to review and strengthen regulations.

PEPs & Sanctions

UK Sanctions Indian Firm, Six Russian Banks in New Crackdown

11/08/2026

The sanctions package targets Mumbai-based Frion Ship Management, six Russian financial institutions, and Russia's energy and shipping sectors.

Supervision & Enforcement

Indonesia Proposes Central Agency for Seized Criminal Assets

11/08/2026

Lawmakers are reviewing a plan to create an independent body to manage confiscated assets, aiming to improve oversight and support a new forfeiture bill.

Structural Regulation

Korea Proposes Easing 5% Rule to Boost Shareholder Activism

11/08/2026

The proposed changes to the Capital Markets Act aim to remove disclosure burdens for stewardship activities but have raised concerns over corporate takeover defences.

Anti-Money Laundering

Bangladesh Drafts Revised Policy to Formalise Gold Sector

11/08/2026

The government is seeking to increase legal trade, boost exports and improve revenue collection by bringing the largely informal industry under a regulatory framework.