Market Risk

Bangladesh Bank Eases FX Rules For Offshore Banking Units

24/09/2026

BB has authorised OBUs to conduct outright foreign currency transactions and cross-currency swaps to enhance liquidity management and funding strategies.

Sustainable Finance

Thailand SEC Updates Rules for Transition And Amber Bonds

24/09/2026

The regulator has introduced new guidelines for transition and amber bonds while enhancing disclosure requirements for all ESG debt instruments.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand FMA Warns TSB Bank Over Six-Year Fee Overcharging Error

24/09/2026

The FMA has issued a formal warning to TSB Bank after it overcharged business customers NZD 1.73 million.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

China Proposes Stricter Integrity Rules for Brokerages

24/09/2026

China's securities industry body has proposed revised rules extending anti-corruption oversight to offshore operations, digital finance and executive compensation.

Market Data & Technology

ASX Launches Secured Overnight Repo Benchmark SOFIA

23/09/2026

The transaction-based benchmark aims to support market resilience and transparency, aligning Australia with global benchmark reform and international standards.

Capital Adequacy

Korea to Increase Capital Requirements For High-Risk Mortgages

23/09/2026

Regulators plan to apply higher risk weights to high-value and high-LTV mortgages to strengthen bank capital buffers against household debt risks.

Liquidity Risk

Thailand SEC Consults on Liquidity Risk Management Tools for Funds

23/09/2026

The proposed framework sets clearer requirements for side pockets and dealing suspensions while strengthening disclosure, valuation and unitholder protection.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Updates Margin Procedure Guidelines for Futures Participants

23/09/2026

HKFE has issued updated guidelines on margin procedures to reflect upcoming phased changes to client margin requirements.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Mandates Instant Settlement for Bangla QR Payments

23/09/2026

The rules require immediate settlement of Bangla QR payments from 1 October and introduce new requirements for app access and image-based QR payments.