Clearing & Post-Trade

Taiwan Futures Exchange Expands OTC Clearing Risk Monitoring

10/11/2026

TAIFEX has upgraded its OTC derivatives clearing system to help members monitor proprietary account risks and optimise capital deployment.

Resolution & Recovery

Korea Details KDIC Funding, Payout Mechanics for Rapid Resolution Regime

10/11/2026

South Korea has proposed amendments to the Depositor Protection Act to establish the funding and payout mechanics for its new rapid resolution framework.

Cryptocurrency

Thai SEC Files Criminal Complaint Against Bitget, Orders Access Block

10/11/2026

The regulator said the crypto platform targeted Thai investors and charged transaction fees without the required licence between 2022 and 2025.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong and Laos Sign Double Taxation Agreement

10/11/2026

Hong Kong and Laos have executed a comprehensive tax agreement to reduce withholding rates and prevent double taxation for cross-border investors.

Data Privacy

Hong Kong PCPD Warns Firms on Third-Party Cyber Risks

10/11/2026

The PCPD has urged organisations to strengthen third-party risk management following a string of corporate data breaches.

Payments & Settlements

India’s IFSCA Grants Razorpay Final Licence to Operate from GIFT City

10/11/2026

The authorisation allows Razorpay to facilitate cross-border fund transfers and multi-currency services, including infrastructure for overseas investments by Indian residents.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Aligns Credit Cooperative Qualifications With Other FIs

10/11/2026

The FSC has amended regulations for credit cooperative officials, aligning their criminal disqualification criteria with other financial institutions.

Credit Risk

Hong Kong Plans New Framework for Asset-Intensive Reinsurance

09/11/2026

The Insurance Authority is preparing new rules to oversee asset-intensive reinsurance transactions, with implementation expected in 2027.

Stablecoins

Japan Study Group Split Over Transfer Cap for Yen Stablecoins

09/11/2026

Japanese regulators are weighing whether to relax stablecoin transfer limits, balancing industry demands for payment efficiency against banking sector risk warnings.