Anti-Money Laundering

Japan Regulator Files Criminal Complaint Against Iwaki Credit Union

22/01/2026

The complaint, a first for a credit union, alleges executives lied about destroying a PC with evidence and concealed ties to organised crime.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Hong Kong Banks to Overhaul Services for Elderly, Disabled Customers

22/01/2026

New industry guidelines endorsed by the HKMA set an 18-month deadline for banks to implement wide-ranging accessibility enhancements.

Structural Regulation

Japan Finalises Labour Protection Rules for New Enterprise Value Security Right

22/01/2026

Ministry of Labour amends guidelines, setting new duties for trustees and communication protocols for Japan's new corporate financing tool.

Cloud & Infrastructure

HKMA Study Links CDI Use to Better SME Loan Terms

22/01/2026

Banks actively using the CDI offered lower rates and required less collateral for SMEs, researchers find.

Stablecoins

Japan's LINE to Integrate Regulated Yen Stablecoin for Payments

22/01/2026

Partnership with JPYC Inc leverages Japan’s revised stablecoin laws to embed payments within the popular LINE Messenger app.

Resolution & Recovery

FSB Urges Regulators to Bolster Bank Resolution Frameworks

22/01/2026

A new FSB report highlights uneven progress on resolution in APAC and sets out global priorities for bail-in execution and funding.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong to Issue First Stablecoin Licences in Q1 2026

21/01/2026

The new regime will impose strict rules on reserves and risk management as the city builds out its digital asset ecosystem.

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan Consults on Revised Human Capital Disclosure Rules

21/01/2026

Draft guidelines urge firms to better link talent strategy with corporate value, aligning with international sustainability reporting standards.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Taiwan Proposes Accounting Rule Change to Address Insurer FX Losses

21/01/2026

The draft amendment aims to address currency mismatches in life insurance subsidiaries by allowing a departure from standard accounting rules.