Clearing & Post-Trade

Taiwan Modernises Rules for Futures Margin Deposits

29/06/2026

TAIFEX rule amendments allow digital and remote methods for depositing client margins, instead of requirements for in-person transactions and physical documentation.

PEPs & Sanctions

China's Alibaba Sues US Over Inclusion on DOD Blacklist

28/06/2026

Alibaba is seeking removal from a US blacklist of companies alleged to have links with the Chinese military, saying the designation is baseless.

Trading & Investment

GTN and Koscom to Build Global Order Hub for Korean Firms

28/06/2026

The partnership will provide Korean securities firms with a one-stop gateway to upgrade their infrastructure for accessing more than 90 global markets.

Cryptocurrency

DL Securities Wins SFC Approval for Retail Virtual Asset Trading

28/06/2026

The SFC has permitted DL Holdings' subsidiary to amend its licence to offer virtual asset dealing services to retail clients.

Supervision & Enforcement

Morocco Extradites Fugitive Kresna Life CEO to Indonesia

28/06/2026

The move follows an Interpol red notice for the former insurance boss, who faces fraud and money laundering charges in Jakarta.

Credit Risk

World Bank Approves $450m for Bangladesh Banking Reforms

28/06/2026

The financing aims to tackle severe stress, a high non-performing loan ratio, and weak governance in the country's financial system.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank to Re-impose Interest Rate Spread Cap

26/06/2026

The central bank is set to maintain its contractionary stance amid high inflation, while weighing a return to a capped interest rate spread.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Relaxes Certification Rules for Investment Adviser Staff

26/06/2026

The regulator has introduced a new, less stringent certification for sales and other non-core staff to ease compliance burdens.

Liquidity Risk

Indonesia Begins Gradual Withdrawal of IDR 300 Trillion From State Banks

26/06/2026

Regulators are stressing the need for a smooth transition to avoid liquidity shocks as the government begins normalising its cash management policy.