Alternative Markets

JPX Invests JPY300m in Japanese Fintech to Boost Private Market Liquidity

11/11/2026

JPXI has invested JPY 300 million in Smartround to enhance liquidity and infrastructure in Japan's private markets.

Trading & Investment

Philippines Studies Uniform Contribution Limit for PERA Retirement Scheme

11/11/2026

The DOF is reviewing the Personal Equity and Retirement Account to boost savings and capital markets.

Market Abuse

New Zealand FMA Files Insider Trading Charges Over Tech Shares

11/11/2026

The FMA has filed 20 charges against four individuals regarding alleged insider trading involving technology company Rakon.

Cybersecurity

MoneySmart Platform Reports Data Breach in Singapore, Hong Kong

11/11/2026

MoneySmart has disclosed unauthorised access to its internal IT systems, potentially exposing customers' personal, contact and financial information in both markets.

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.