Capital Adequacy

BSP Imposes Digital Bank Capital Rules on Smaller Lenders

25/09/2026

The BSP has mandated that thrift, rural, and cooperative banks adopting digital business models must meet a PHP 1 billion capital requirement.

Market Risk

Korea FSS Warns on Commodity ETP Risks Following Volatility Surge

25/09/2026

The FSS has flagged mounting risks in leveraged and inverse commodity exchange-traded products driven by heightened geopolitical tensions.

Market Abuse

SEBI Bars Stock Brokers, Related Entity for Price Manipulation

25/09/2026

The brokers allegedly used repeated cross-segment manipulation involving stock futures and options across selected scrips and trading days.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore's Cyber Command is Using AI to Combat Scams

25/09/2026

Singapore's newly formed Cyber Command is utilising AI to disrupt sophisticated, tech-enabled financial scams at scale.

Market Data & Technology

Korea Exchange Introduces New Industry Classification Standard

25/09/2026

KRX has launched a bespoke industry classification framework to better reflect domestic market structures and facilitate index development.

Payments & Settlements

HKMA, Bank Indonesia Sign MoU on Cross-Border QR Payments

25/09/2026

HKMA and BI aim to establish an effective co-operation mechanism to promote faster, more transparent, and inclusive cross-border payments.

Market Data & Technology

Philippines Commences Work on Upgrading PSE Disclosure System

25/09/2026

KRX is overseeing the project to upgrade the PSE's electronic disclosure system to enhance regulatory reporting and integrate XBRL standards.

Trading & Investment

South Korea Moves to Ban Margin Trading by Minors

25/09/2026

The proposed rules would prohibit investors under 19 from margin trading and follow a 66.7 percent increase in margin balances among investors under 20.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong and ASEAN Sign Protocol to Enhance Investment Protection

25/09/2026

Hong Kong and ASEAN have signed an amended investment agreement to guarantee non-discriminatory treatment and strengthen cross-border legal protections.