Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Cathay United Bank Chairman Resigns Amid Governance Scandal

30/06/2026

The resignation follows a conflict-of-interest breach at the bank's asset management arm that has triggered an FSC probe and a multimillion-dollar investor compensation plan.

Market Abuse

Hong Kong Outlines Measures to Tackle Penny Stock Risks

30/06/2026

Regulators are using a multi-pronged strategy of surveillance, enforcement, and delisting rules to combat manipulation and protect investors from market misconduct.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Japan Blueprint Urges BOJ to Support Private Demand - Report

29/06/2026

A draft of Japan's long-term economic blueprint calls on the central bank to keep borrowing costs low to support growth.

Liquidity Risk

Korea FSS Urges Brokers to Bolster Risk Controls Amid Lending Surge

29/06/2026

The FSS has urged securities firms to strengthen risk management and investor protection amid a surge in debt-financed investing.

Trading & Investment

Major Chinese Banks Halt Retail Gold Trading Due to Extreme Volatility

29/06/2026

Several major lenders, including ICBC, are ending services for retail clients trading precious metals, citing increased market volatility and risk management concerns.

Market Abuse

Korea Concludes Forex Probe, Warns of Severe Penalties

29/06/2026

Regulators have completed a joint inspection of major banks and are now reviewing the findings to determine if further action is warranted.

Trading & Investment

GFEX Considers Introducing China’s First Cobalt Futures Contract

29/06/2026

The move would provide a new risk management tool for a strategic metal facing significant price volatility from supply and geopolitical risks.

Structural Regulation

China Drafts Law to Bolster CCP Control Over Lawyers

29/06/2026

Proposed amendments mandate party leadership in law firms and formalise a scheme for Hong Kong and Macau lawyers to practise in the GBA.

Anti-Money Laundering

Bangladesh Freezes $6.3bn in Assets in AML Drive

29/06/2026

Authorities have attached assets linked to 11 priority cases and sent 23 international assistance requests as part of efforts to recover funds allegedly transferred abroad.