Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Trims 2026 Credit Growth Target to Cool Economy, Curb Risks

13/01/2026

The SBV is tightening credit, particularly for real estate, after last year’s 19% expansion pushed the nation's credit-to-GDP ratio to a historic high.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Proposes Tighter Short Selling, Lending Rules for Brokers

13/01/2026

The SEC has opened a public consultation on new rules for short selling and SBL, including stricter inventory and risk management requirements.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines Central Bank Extends Green Lending Incentives for Banks

13/01/2026

The BSP has prolonged measures allowing higher lending limits and reserve exemptions for sustainable projects to support the country's climate transition.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Urged to 'Rightsize' Open Banking to Unlock A$10bn Boost

13/01/2026

The government's top economic advisory body has called for simplifying the costly CDR before further expansion, a move welcomed by the fintech sector.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Proceed with Second Phase of Spread Reduction

13/01/2026

The move will halve the minimum tick size for certain stocks from mid-2026, following a positive review of Phase 1.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Launches International Financial Centre in Da Nang

12/01/2026

The Da Nang IFC will act as a regulatory sandbox for innovative financial models, including digital assets and sustainable finance.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Issues New Decree on Mobile Money, Raises Monthly Cap Tenfold

12/01/2026

New decree formalises the service after a pilot phase, introducing higher limits and detailed compliance requirements for providers.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Expands REIT Rules to Include Infrastructure, New Structures

12/01/2026

New regulations broaden the scope of eligible assets, allow for SPV structures, and refine corporate governance rules.

Hong Kong Forms Expert Panel to Support Global Expansion by Mainland Firms

12/01/2026

New 13-member committee to advise on promoting the city's legal and financial services for Chinese enterprises going overseas.