Structural Regulation

Investors Fear Japan May Weaken Corporate Governance Reforms

19/05/2026

Proposed revisions to Japan’s Corporate Governance Code and Companies Act are drawing criticism for favouring corporate interests over investor protection and shareholder rights.

Structural Regulation

Philippines Proposes Tiered Public Float Rules to Boost IPOs

18/05/2026

The PSE has unveiled draft rules, aligning with an SEC directive to introduce a tiered public ownership framework for new listings.

Sustainable Finance

Hong Kong Issues Guide for Tech Sector Transition Finance

18/05/2026

Regulators have released a practical guide to help financial firms assess and fund the climate transition of the technology sector.

Cybersecurity

Korea Orders Lenders to Overhaul Security After Hacks

18/05/2026

The FSS has directed moneylending firms to strengthen cybersecurity following a series of hacking incidents and customer data leaks.

Credit Risk

Korea to Liquidate Bad Bank After ‘Predatory Finance’ Rebuke

18/05/2026

Financial authorities have ordered the sale of a 23-year-old delinquent debt portfolio following sharp criticism from the country’s president.

Stablecoins

Japan Blockchain Foundation to Issue Trust-Type JPY Stablecoin

18/05/2026

The ‘EJPY’ stablecoin is designed to be compliant with Japan's legal framework for electronic payment instruments.

Structural Regulation

FinTech Alliance.PH Backs Proposal on BSP Oversight for Online Lenders

18/05/2026

The proposal is aimed at streamlining compliance, reducing regulatory arbitrage, and creating clearer policies for the fast-growing digital lending sector.

Structural Regulation

ASX Appoints Euronext Veteran Anthony Attia as New CEO

15/05/2026

ASX has named a new chief with deep European market infrastructure experience to lead its transformation efforts.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Freezes HKD 8.9 Billion in Assets Linked to Prince Group Founder

15/05/2026

Hong Kong’s High Court has granted a restraining order against assets tied to alleged fraud, impacting numerous financial accounts.