Liquidity Risk

Vietnam Considers Measures to Tackle Bank Funding Squeeze

24/07/2026

The SBV is studying measures to open up foreign capital channels and bolster the bond market as domestic banks strain to finance the nation's high-growth ambitions.

Operational Risk

Taiwan Hits Taishin Securities With Record Fine for System Failures

23/07/2026

The FSC has imposed its largest-ever fine on a brokerage, citing major internal control and IT failures following a merger.

Trading & Investment

HKEX to Narrow Strike Price Intervals for Weekly Index Options

23/07/2026

HKEX has received regulatory approval to introduce finer strike price intervals for its weekly index options, a move aimed at enhancing trading precision.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Former China Regulator Jailed in 'Revolving Door' Crackdown

23/07/2026

A former CBIRC official has been sentenced to 16 years for bribery, highlighting China's focus on post-employment corruption.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Police Arrest Investment Manager in Unauthorised Trading Case

23/07/2026

A 26-year-old investment manager has been arrested after allegedly racking up HKD 150 million in losses through unauthorised trades.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Former China Development Bank President Under Graft Investigation

23/07/2026

The probe into Ouyang Weimin is the latest in a series of anti-corruption investigations targeting senior leadership at the country’s largest state-owned policy bank.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh to Resume Direct Listings, Overhaul Market Rules

23/07/2026

BSEC is planning a raft of reforms to improve governance, strengthen oversight of brokerages, and attract high-quality companies.

Structural Regulation

APRA Grants Australian Banking Licence to UK Fintech Revolut

23/07/2026

The UK-based fintech has become the first internationally-headquartered neobank to receive an unrestricted ADI licence from APRA.

Liquidity Risk

India's Forex Support Measures Draw Over USD 20 Billion

23/07/2026

The RBI concessional swap facility has attracted significant foreign currency, with banks actively mobilising deposits.