Fintech / Regtech

Philippines Proposes Open Finance Law to Widen Credit Access

03/03/2026

Proposed law aims to create a consent-based data framework to improve financial inclusion, with a key focus on the education sector.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Set to Launch First RWA Tokenisation Products

03/03/2026

DL Holdings gets a regulatory nod for property and PE fund tokenisation, while Finloop announces a new project backed by Canadian gold mining assets.

New Gold Trading Regulations Take Effect in Thailand

02/03/2026

New rules cap baht-denominated online gold trades to curb speculative activity that has fuelled the currency's recent appreciation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Sees Launch of First Virtual Asset Structured Products

02/03/2026

The options-based products linked to Bitcoin and Ethereum are a first for Hong Kong's market and are available only to professional investors.

AML / KYC

Commonwealth Bank Investigates Suspected Loan Fraud, Cites AI Use

02/03/2026

CBA has filed reports to police and regulators over fears that doctored applications, some using AI, were used to obtain loans.

Capital / Liquidity

ASX Submits Plan to ASIC on Governance & Leadership Enhancements

02/03/2026

The exchange operator has detailed governance changes and a plan to meet a AUD 150 million capital requirement from ASIC.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Admits Hitachi-Led Crypto AML Project into Sandbox

02/03/2026

A consortium of financial and tech firms will test a collaborative information-sharing framework to combat money laundering involving crypto-assets.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Overhaul Rules on Management of Delinquent Debt

02/03/2026

Regulators are introducing sweeping reforms to promote early-stage debt restructuring and curb aggressive collection and debt sale practices by financial firms.

Capital / Liquidity

Cambodia Sets New Asset Management Rules to Tackle NPLs

02/03/2026

New regulations establish a framework for asset management institutions, setting minimum capital, licensing fees, and strict rules on activities to manage bad loans.