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Trading & Investment
FSS Korea Moves to Strengthen Safeguards to Protect Investors
23/09/2026
Measures being considered include restrictions on margin trading by minors, additional checks for elderly investors and mandatory pre-launch product reviews.

Sustainable Finance
Philippine Stock Exchange Consults On Green Equity Label Rules
23/09/2026
The PSE has launched a consultation on proposed rules for a new green equity label to boost sustainable finance transparency.

Structural Regulation
Malaysia to Establish Connectivity Between TRX and Labuan IFCs
23/09/2026
MOU will connect Malaysia's two international financial centres and streamline cross-border business expansion.

Sustainable Finance
Thailand Issues Sustainability-Linked Bond With Biodiversity Targets
23/09/2026
The THB 25 billion issuance marks the first time an Asian sovereign has embedded biodiversity targets within a sustainability-linked financing framework.
Stablecoins
Kyobo Life and SBI Complete Japan-Korea Stablecoin Transfer Pilot
23/09/2026
South Korea's Kyobo Life Insurance and Japan's SBI Group have successfully tested a direct yen-to-won stablecoin cross-border transfer system.

Anti-Money Laundering
BSP Demands Stricter Merchant Vetting to Block Online Casinos
23/09/2026
The BSP is requiring digital payment providers to enhance merchant screening after uncovering thousands of illegal online casinos exploiting their platforms.

Payments & Settlements
Bangladesh’s Prime Bank Integrates with Singapore’s TradeTrust
23/09/2026
The bank will use the digital framework to support electronic trade documents, reducing reliance on physical paperwork and courier services.

KYC & CDD
Westpac NZ Becomes First Bank Accredited Under Digital Identity Framework
23/09/2026
Westpac NZ has secured government accreditation to issue digital ID credentials, aiming to reduce fraud and streamline verification.

Market Risk
Japan Bankers Association Urges Tax Reforms As Bond Yield Risks Rise
22/09/2026
The JBA has proposed sweeping tax reforms to support regional businesses, while warning that surging government bond yields could trigger industry write-downs.
Credit Risk
Thailand to Launch SME Credit Portal in December
22/09/2026
BOT will introduce a new online marketplace to connect small businesses with lenders and address declining credit access.
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