Market Abuse

FSS Korea Probes Samsung Active Managers Over ETF Front-Running

20/09/2026

The regulator is investigating suspected use of undisclosed ETF holdings information after a March disclosure triggered scrutiny of trading practices.

Structural Regulation

Korea Expands Productive Finance Target to KRW 1,560 Trillion

19/09/2026

South Korea has raised its five-year productive finance funding target to KRW 1,560 trillion, introducing new reporting requirements and liability exemptions.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan Amends Accountants Act to Widen Scope of Services

19/09/2026

New rules allow accountants to act as estate administrators and non-paid public enterprise directors, and create qualifications for sustainability assistants.

Sustainable Finance

SC Malaysia Plans New SDG Framework for Non-Ringgit Sukuk

19/09/2026

The proposed Sukuk Prisma SDG framework will focus on climate adaptation and resilience while supporting Malaysia’s efforts to mobilise private capital for sustainable development.

Credit Risk

Malaysia’s GXBank Partners with IFC to Expand MSME Lending

19/09/2026

The risk-sharing facility will absorb initial losses on eligible loans, enabling the digital bank to expand credit to MSMEs with limited financial histories or collateral.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Crypto Tax Petition Triggers Parliamentary Review

19/09/2026

A second petition seeking a two-year delay to the planned tax has passed 50,000 signatures, highlighting concerns over tax infrastructure and enforcement.

Payments & Settlements

Philippines to Adopt India’s UPI Technology to Modernise Digital Payments

19/09/2026

The Philippines has agreed to adopt India’s UPI to accelerate government disbursements and enhance cross-border digital payment connectivity.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Finalising Rules for IDX Demutualisation Process

19/09/2026

OJK is finalising rules for the Indonesia Stock Exchange's demutualisation, introducing a 5 percent ownership cap with strategic exceptions.

Supervision & Enforcement

KDIC Merges Financial Misconduct Unit with Recovery Team

19/09/2026

The KDIC has integrated its investigation and recovery functions, citing a decrease in financial company bankruptcies.