Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Indonesia Advances Asset Seizure Bill Targeting Corruption and Investment Fraud

12/11/2026

Indonesia's parliament is advancing a draft asset seizure law designed to reinforce penalties for corruption and expedite restitution for victims of financial fraud.

Structural Regulation

Korea Publishes First Low-PBR List to Drive Corporate Value

12/11/2026

KRX has identified 151 undervalued companies, prompting regulatory plans to strengthen institutional investor engagement through stewardship codes.

Credit Risk

ASIC Launches Formal Probe into Collapsed Bathla Group

12/11/2026

ASIC has opened an investigation into the collapsed property developer, highlighting risks within the private credit market.

Liquidity Risk

Vietnam Tightens Expectations for Banks to Lower Lending Rates

12/11/2026

The SBV has warned of strict penalties for non-compliance with a recent directive for banks to lower lending rates by up to 2 percent.

Structural Regulation

Japan FSA Clarifies Rules for API Banking Collaborations

12/11/2026

The FSA has amended its supervisory guidelines to prevent user confusion and clarify bank agency requirements for API partnerships.

Sustainable Finance

Philippines SEC Transfers Green Equity Label Authority to PSE

12/11/2026

The SEC has handed the PSE authority to grant green equity labels and extended taxonomy compliance to year-end.

Trading & Investment

Japan Government Proposes Revamp of Retail Government Bonds

12/11/2026

Japan's Ministry of Finance is considering introducing 20-year maturities and compound interest options to boost retail government bond sales.

Payments & Settlements

Vietnam Central Bank Deepens Ties with Cambodia and Laos

12/11/2026

The central bank governors of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos have held their inaugural trilateral talks to strengthen macroeconomic coordination, share expertise, and advance financial integration.

Structural Regulation

Thai SEC Consults on Rules for Depositary Receipts, Leveraged ETFs

11/11/2026

The SEC is seeking feedback on draft rules to enhance depositary receipt regulations and margin lending requirements.