Payments & Settlements

Malaysian Banks to Scrap Nationwide Interbank ATM Withdrawal Fee

16/06/2026

The move, effective 1 July, aims to improve financial accessibility and reduce costs for consumers while cash remains a key payment method.

Structural Regulation

Philippine Stock Exchange Proposes Reforms to Revive ETF Market

16/06/2026

The PSE is set to release proposed rule changes for ETFs, securities lending, and trade reporting to boost liquidity and attract investment.

AI Risk & Governance

Hong Kong Expands Insurer AI Cohort to Ten Members

16/06/2026

The IA has added three new firms to its AI Cohort Programme, emphasising stronger governance and cross-sector collaboration for AI adoption.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Details Clearing Rules for New USD Gold Futures

16/06/2026

HKCC outlined the operational, settlement, and risk management requirements for participants clearing the new USD-denominated gold futures contract.

Supervision & Enforcement

Japan Regulator Orders Capital Partners Securities to Halt EM Bond Sales

16/06/2026

The firm has been sanctioned for inappropriate solicitation of Turkish lira bonds and for significant failures in its internal control and management systems.

Trading & Investment

Tokyo Financial Exchange Considers Launching New TONA Futures Products

16/06/2026

A working group of major financial firms has agreed to consider listing one-month and BOJ meeting-linked TONA futures.

Trading & Investment

TAIFEX to Shrink Gold and Index Contracts to Boost Liquidity

16/06/2026

TAIFEX is reducing the contract sizes and fees for several derivatives to improve trading and hedging flexibility.

Liquidity Risk

RBI Imposes Restrictions on Mogaveera Co-operative Bank

16/06/2026

The central bank has capped withdrawals and restricted lending for the Mumbai-based co-operative bank, citing its deteriorating financial condition.

Supervision & Enforcement

Japan FSA Orders Business Suspension for Uri Shinkumi Bank Over Fraud Cover-Up

16/06/2026

The regulator has ordered a one-month partial business suspension for concealing major embezzlement, obstructing inspections, and systemic compliance failures.