Crypto / Digital Assets

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.

ESG / Sustainability

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.

Capital / Liquidity

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.

Enforcement

Korea Launches "Special Management Period" for Saemaeul Geumgo Credit Cooperatives

21/01/2026

A joint task force will conduct intensive monitoring and expanded inspections to improve soundness following a 2023 bank run incident.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia Finalises Transfer of Crypto Oversight to Financial Regulator OJK

21/01/2026

The move from commodities regulator Bappebti to the OJK concludes a year-long transition, aiming for greater consumer protection and business certainty.

Market Infrastructure

Shanghai Details Plan to Become Global RMB Hub, Enhance Financial Regulation

21/01/2026

The city's 15th Five-Year Plan prioritises developing a global renminbi asset centre and expanding cross-border financial services and oversight.

Enforcement

Korea to Legislate for Policy Fund Consultants, Offer Whistleblower Rewards

21/01/2026

The measures aim to formalise the sector and curb illegal activities like document forgery in the state-backed SME financing system.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Set to Sign Gold Market Deal with Shanghai

21/01/2026

The agreement aims to establish a central clearing system, bolstering the city's ambition to become an international gold hub.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Professionals Urge Major Rethink on Crypto Tax Reporting and Licensing Rules

21/01/2026

Securities and futures professionals warn that new global crypto tax reporting rules and local licensing proposals could create unworkable liabilities and stifle growth.