Payments & Settlements

Macau Banking Chief Proposes Restoring Direct Lending with GBA

23/07/2026

The proposal aims to boost regional integration and deploy Macau's ample liquidity amid shrinking domestic loan demand.

Anti-Money Laundering

BIMSTEC Finalises Action Plan to Combat Illicit Financial Flows

23/07/2026

BIMSTEC member states agreed on a regional action plan, a new work plan, and to operationalise a network for FIUs to tackle financial crime.

Stablecoins

Japanese Logistics Firm Turns to Yen Stablecoin for B2B Payments

23/07/2026

The move by AZ-COM Maruwa is Japan's first large-scale corporate adoption of a stablecoin for payments.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Resumes Push for Digital Asset Law Amid Delays and Disputes

22/07/2026

Officials aim for year-end passage of a comprehensive crypto framework, but political delays and disputes over key regulations cast doubt on the timeline.

Structural Regulation

KRX Approves First IPOs Under New 'Duplicate Listing' Rules

22/07/2026

The move marks a key step in Korea's Corporate Value-up Programme, allowing subsidiaries to list with shareholder protection plans.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

KPMG Australia Fines Staff, Appoints New CEO Amid Audit Scandal

22/07/2026

The firm has imposed penalties of up to AUD 180,000 and named a new leader to restore confidence with regulators and clients.

Alternative Markets

South Korea Proposes 'MBK Prevention Act' to Tighten PE Oversight

22/07/2026

The move follows the financial crisis at retailer Homeplus, prompting calls for stricter LBO rules, new reporting obligations, and greater investor rights.

Trading & Investment

Thailand Finalises NISA-Style Savings Scheme to Boost Markets

22/07/2026

The new Thailand Individual Savings Account will offer tax breaks on investments up to THB 600,000 annually, with a key income-based condition now set to be scrapped.

Reporting & Disclosures

GLEIF Expands Data Network to Boost Supply Chain and ESG Transparency

22/07/2026

The initiative adds three major open data organisations, extending the use of the Legal Entity Identifier to connect disparate global open data sources.