Securities / Derivatives

ASX Announces Plans to Launch New Fixed Income Futures Contracts

05/02/2026

The new cash-settled contracts, tracking Australian sovereign and credit indices, aim to expand risk management tools for market participants.

Securities / Derivatives

Osaka Exchange Selects Technology for Derivatives Platform Overhaul

05/02/2026

The new J-GATE4.0 system, set for 2028, will use Nasdaq trading and surveillance technology to boost market integrity.

Enforcement

US Jails Chinese National for 'Pig Butchering' Crypto Laundering Scheme

05/02/2026

Jingliang Su was sentenced to nearly four years for laundering funds from scams run from Cambodian centres through the Bahamas using Tether.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea to Cap Bank Chief Tenures, Mandate Special Shareholder Vote

05/02/2026

Regulators plan a six-year cap and a two-thirds approval requirement for reappointment to break up "emperor-like management" at top banks.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Sets 2029 Deadline for 15% Stock Free Float Rule

05/02/2026

OJK will issue the new rule in March, giving listed companies three years to double the minimum public shareholding via a phased approach.

AML / KYC

Sri Lanka President Orders Action on AML Deficiencies to Avoid 'Grey List'

05/02/2026

President orders urgent action on legal and staffing shortfalls ahead of a critical FATF evaluation to avoid being placed back on the "grey list".

Taiwan Approves BNP Paribas, Chang Hwa for Kaohsiung Wealth Hub

05/02/2026

The approvals bring the total number of approved banks in the pilot zone to 20, a key initiative to build an Asian asset management hub.

Korea to Tighten Bank Branch Closure Rules in New Consumer Push

05/02/2026

FSC to mandate impact assessments for most branch closures from March and outlines a four-pillar plan to bolster consumer protection.

Fintech / Regtech

BOJ and Private Sector Engage in Talks on Digital Yen Design

04/02/2026

A new committee has begun tackling practical issues like interoperability and costs, as the BOJ continues its CBDC pilot programme.