Japan Cabinet Approves Bill to Create CFIUS-Style Screening Body

18/03/2026

The government has approved a bill to create a new cross-ministerial body for screening foreign investments on national security grounds.

Capital / Liquidity

Cambodia Moves to Calm Fears Amid Banking Service Disruption

18/03/2026

Regulators and industry bodies have affirmed the sector’s resilience following a service disruption at a local bank that sparked online rumours.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Updates Guidance on Non-GAAP Financial Measures

18/03/2026

IOSCO issued new recommendations for issuers on the use of alternative performance measures outside of financial statements.

Bangladesh Bank Revamps Credit Card Rules, Doubles Loan Limits

17/03/2026

New guidelines introduce higher credit limits and stricter rules on risk management, consumer protection, and security to support a cashless economy.

Enforcement

Japan to Raise Max Jail Penalty for Unlicensed Crypto Sales - Report

17/03/2026

Regulator plans to move crypto oversight to the securities law framework and significantly increase fines and prison sentences.

Capital / Liquidity

Malaysia Set to Implement Reforms to Hire Purchase Framework

17/03/2026

New rules effective 1 June will mandate a reducing balance method and introduce goodwill discounts for existing loan holders.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Moves to Ban Subsidiary IPOs to Tackle 'Korea Discount'

17/03/2026

The government plans to prohibit dual listings to protect shareholders, though the details are not yet finalised.

Securities / Derivatives

Sri Lanka SEC Details Regulatory Framework Under New Act

17/03/2026

Regulator outlined a master plan to modernise the capital market, focusing on investor protection, transparency, and global alignment.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Mandates AI Facial Recognition for State-Run Bank ATMs

17/03/2026

The Ministry of Finance has required eight state-owned banks to equip 20 percent of their ATMs with anti-fraud technology this year.