Trading & Investment

Taiwan Eases Fund Transfer Rules for Foreign Futures Traders

04/05/2026

Regulators have amended rules to streamline fund transfers for foreign investors, aiming to reduce costs and attract greater participation in the local futures market.

Credit Risk

South Korea Overhauls Mid-Range Credit Rules to Lower Rates

04/05/2026

Regulators will revamp ‘Saitdol’ loans and incentivise private lenders to supply KRW 31.9 trillion to mid-credit borrowers in 2026.

Alternative Markets

Korea Taps Major Banks for KRW 1tn Startup Push

04/05/2026

Regulators and five largest banking groups have unveiled a plan to provide KRW 1 trillion in financial support for the country’s venture ecosystem.

Payments & Settlements

Korea Amends Rules for Credit Finance, Card Merchant Onboarding

04/05/2026

New rules will permit non-face-to-face onboarding for card merchants and allow specialised credit finance companies to broker third-party products.

Liquidity Risk

Bangladesh Bank Postpones Implementation of New Liquidity Framework

04/05/2026

BB announced a delay to a major overhaul of its liquidity framework, which aims to boost interbank lending and curb inflation by limiting access to central bank funding.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Overhauls Long-Term Financing Facility

04/05/2026

The central bank has moved to a CAMELS-linked pricing structure and increased lending margins to align with market conditions.

Trading & Investment

SHFE Seeks Feedback on New Steel Options Contracts

04/05/2026

The exchange has launched a public consultation on draft specifications for new hot-rolled coil and stainless steel options.

Market Risk

Japan Intervenes to Prop Up Yen After "Final Warning"

04/05/2026

Japanese authorities have intervened in currency markets for the first time since 2024, buying yen after repeated warnings to counter speculative selling.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Clears Emirates NBD to Take Majority Stake in RBL Bank

04/05/2026

The approval of change of control marks latest regulatory green light for the proposed USD 3 billion acquisition, one of India’s largest cross-border financial sector deals.