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.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSC Korea to Strengthen Financial Education Amid Retail Investor Surge

17/06/2026

The regulator has announced a comprehensive plan to improve public financial literacy, citing concerns over high-risk and leveraged investing.

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.