Fintech / Regtech

Philippine Regulators Unite to Crack Down on Online Lender Abuses

27/03/2026

Joint advisory warns online lending platforms of licence revocation and other penalties for illegal data processing and abusive debt collection.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippine Consumer Credit Surge Requires Vigilant Oversight: AMRO

26/03/2026

New analysis highlights the need for prudent risk management and strong regulatory oversight as unsecured lending grows rapidly.

Securities / Derivatives

China NFRA Launches Audits of Major Insurers, Focusing on Investment Risks

24/03/2026

On-site inspections of five insurers and nine asset managers will scrutinise investment activities, operational compliance, and capital use amid growing assets.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Ruling Party Proposes Accelerated Timeline for ESG Disclosures

18/03/2026

Proposal aims to align with ISSB standards, making disclosures statutory and bringing forward the Scope 3 deadline by two years.

Japan Cabinet Approves Bill to Create CFIUS-Style Screening Body

18/03/2026

The government has approved a bill to create a new cross-ministerial body for screening foreign investments on national security grounds.

Capital / Liquidity

Cambodia Moves to Calm Fears Amid Banking Service Disruption

18/03/2026

Regulators and industry bodies have affirmed the sector’s resilience following a service disruption at a local bank that sparked online rumours.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Updates Guidance on Non-GAAP Financial Measures

18/03/2026

IOSCO issued new recommendations for issuers on the use of alternative performance measures outside of financial statements.

Bangladesh Bank Revamps Credit Card Rules, Doubles Loan Limits

17/03/2026

New guidelines introduce higher credit limits and stricter rules on risk management, consumer protection, and security to support a cashless economy.

Enforcement

Japan to Raise Max Jail Penalty for Unlicensed Crypto Sales - Report

17/03/2026

Regulator plans to move crypto oversight to the securities law framework and significantly increase fines and prison sentences.