Structural Regulation

OJK Indonesia Issues Three New Islamic Banking Product Guidelines

11/11/2026

The new guidelines are aimed at expanding real-sector financing, supporting MSME development and strengthening the contribution of Islamic banks to Indonesia’s economy.

Operational Risk

APRA Calls on Insurers to Maintain Institutional Strength as Industry Reschapes

11/11/2026

APRA Member Suzanne Smith has warned that institutional strength and governance, not just technology, will define successful future insurers.

Cybersecurity

Philippine Authorities Probe Parallel Data Breaches at SEC and BIR

11/11/2026

The SEC and BIR have launched separate investigations into potential cybersecurity breaches affecting their digital platforms and user data.

Structural Regulation

Chinese Regulatory Inquiry Halts OPay's $304 Million US IPO

11/11/2026

Nigeria-focused fintech OPay has suspended its planned US listing following scrutiny from Chinese regulators regarding its founder's ties.

Trading & Investment

US Investment Banks in China Rewarded for Long-Term Strategies - Reports

11/11/2026

Major US investment banks are seeing their persistence in China pay off amid a revival in cross-border dealmaking and market opening.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

China: Former Chairman of BOCOM International Trust Facing Bribery Prosecution

11/11/2026

Zhang Wen was found to have committed severe disciplinary violations, including accepting bribes, manipulating loan approvals, and holding unlisted shares.

Structural Regulation

India’s IRDAI Tightens ESOP and Share Transfer Rules for Insurers

11/11/2026

India's insurance regulator has introduced stricter norms for ESOPs, share transfers, and amalgamations to bolster ownership oversight.

Structural Regulation

RBNZ Files Disclosure Charge Against Westpac Over Depositor Compensation Scheme

10/11/2026

The RBNZ has filed a District Court charge against Westpac for allegedly breaching disclosure requirements under the Deposit Takers Act.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines Proposes Tighter Rules for Money Service Businesses

10/11/2026

The BSP has issued draft regulations to strengthen capital, licensing, and governance requirements for money service businesses.