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KYC & CDD
Cambodia Launches Nationwide SIM-Bank Account Verification Drive
18/06/2026
Regulators are mandating identity verification between SIM cards and financial accounts to combat fraud and bolster security in the country’s growing digital economy.

Structural Regulation
KRX Forms Panel to Overhaul KOSDAQ Market Structure
18/06/2026
The reform will see the market divided into 'Premium' and 'Standard' tiers to enhance competitiveness and gather industry input.

Capital Adequacy
RBI Amends Capital Norms for INR 2.55tn Credit Scheme
17/06/2026
The central bank has reduced capital requirements for lenders by applying a zero risk weight to certain government-guaranteed loans.

Structural Regulation
Philippines SEC to Mandate Online Filings, Cut Offering Approval Time
17/06/2026
The regulator has published draft rules for a new digital platform that will make public offering applications fully online and reduce processing to 40 days.

Trading & Investment
HKEX and Kazakhstan’s AIFC in Talks on Dual Listings of Mining Stocks
17/06/2026
Following a high-level visit, Hong Kong and Astana's financial hub are in discussions with mining firms about dual-listing opportunities.

Clearing & Post-Trade
Chinese Consortium to Deepen Pakistan Capital Market Role
17/06/2026
Regulatory approvals from Pakistan's SECP have paved the way for the consortium to increase its investment in market infrastructure and introduce new products.

Supervision & Enforcement
Hong Kong Insurance Regulator Vows Crackdown on Rule-Breakers
17/06/2026
The IA is preparing penalties for firms circumventing rules on commissions and sales practices, its chief executive says.

Trading & Investment
HKEX Details New Rules for 17 Weekly Stock Options
17/06/2026
The exchange has detailed new market making rules and participant obligations for 17 new weekly single stock options.

Payments & Settlements
Malaysian Banks to Scrap Nationwide Interbank ATM Withdrawal Fee
16/06/2026
The move, effective 1 July, aims to improve financial accessibility and reduce costs for consumers while cash remains a key payment method.

Structural Regulation
Philippine Stock Exchange Proposes Reforms to Revive ETF Market
16/06/2026
The PSE is set to release proposed rule changes for ETFs, securities lending, and trade reporting to boost liquidity and attract investment.
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