Trading & Investment

TAIFEX to Shrink Gold and Index Contracts to Boost Liquidity

16/06/2026

TAIFEX is reducing the contract sizes and fees for several derivatives to improve trading and hedging flexibility.

Liquidity Risk

RBI Imposes Restrictions on Mogaveera Co-operative Bank

16/06/2026

The central bank has capped withdrawals and restricted lending for the Mumbai-based co-operative bank, citing its deteriorating financial condition.

Supervision & Enforcement

Japan FSA Orders Business Suspension for Uri Shinkumi Bank Over Fraud Cover-Up

16/06/2026

The regulator has ordered a one-month partial business suspension for concealing major embezzlement, obstructing inspections, and systemic compliance failures.

Trading & Investment

First US Headquartered Company Applies for Equity Listing in India’s GIFT City

16/06/2026

The move marks the first time a US-headquartered company has sought an equity listing in India's international financial hub.

Reporting & Disclosures

Philippine Stock Exchange Becomes First Bourse to Join CDP as Signatory

16/06/2026

The move aims to advance sustainable finance and corporate transparency by encouraging listed firms to report on environmental impacts.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Police Dismantle Syndicate in HKD 4.3 Million Pension Fraud

16/06/2026

16 people arrested in operation that uncovered a scheme that used forged documents and the new eMPF platform to illegally withdraw retirement funds.

Trading & Investment

SEBI, AMPI Propose Governance-led Growth Path for PMS Sector

15/06/2026

Regulator calls for greater transparency, investor protection, and expansion into smaller cities to build a resilient and trusted industry.

Payments & Settlements

BSP Forms Industry Team for Retail ISO 20022 Harmonisation

15/06/2026

The central bank has named representatives from across the financial industry to lead the country's retail payments harmonisation project.

Structural Regulation

Thailand House Approves First Reading of Electronic Securities Bill

15/06/2026

The government sponsored bill aims to modernise capital market laws, allowing for the electronic issuance and trading of existing securities.