Enforcement

Japan FSA Approves Turnaround Plan Submitted by Iwaki Shinkin Credit Union

19/01/2026

The five-year plan aims for governance reform and addresses recent business improvement orders, following a 2012 public fund injection.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Proposes Rule Change for Investment-Linked Insurance

16/01/2026

The proposed amendment clarifies the approval status of domestically traded ETFs as eligible investments for investment-linked insurance policies.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Clarifies Rules for Internet-Only Banks to Offer In-Person Services

16/01/2026

The FSC has issued an immediate ruling permitting digital banks to operate physical service points under strict, pre-approved conditions.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines Tables 'Bill of Rights' to Bolster Minority Shareholder Power

16/01/2026

Proposed law introduces tag-along rights, stricter related-party transaction rules, and significant penalties to align with global governance standards.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea to Introduce AI Risk Management Framework for Financial Sector

16/01/2026

New voluntary guidelines will require firms to establish AI governance bodies and implement risk-based controls for new technologies.

Vietnam Enhances Central Bank's Powers to Compel Independent Audits

16/01/2026

New decree allows the SBV to compel audits at banks' expense and formalises the structure of the banking inspectorate.

Fintech / Regtech

HKU Green Paper Calls for Digital Revamp of Trade, Green Finance

16/01/2026

HKU Business School report outlines policy recommendations on digital trade finance, tokenisation, Web 3.0 regulation and AI.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Warns FIs on 'Excessive' FX Product Marketing

15/01/2026

The FSS has cited rising consumer risk from currency volatility amid a surge in US dollar-denominated investments.

Securities / Derivatives

China Lifts Whistleblower Reward Cap to CNY 1 Mln for Securities Offences

15/01/2026

The new framework significantly boosts financial incentives and legal protections to encourage reporting of major securities violations.