Trading & Investment

Hong Kong: CSOP Launches World's First Kioxia Leveraged ETF

13/11/2026

Hong Kong’s new swap-based leveraged product tracking Kioxia debuts with a capped 1.25x ratio following previous market volatility concerns.

Structural Regulation

Thai SEC Proposes Fee Cuts for Crowdfunding Registrars

13/11/2026

The regulator has proposed reducing securities registrar fees for crowdfunding portals to support SME fundraising.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Eases Lending Rules for Defaulted City Group Firms

13/11/2026

The central bank has suspended a key provision of the Bank Company Act to facilitate a BDT 30 billion working capital loan for a major commodity conglomerate.

Structural Regulation

Thailand SEC Finalises 2027 Fee Overhaul for Intermediaries

13/11/2026

The Thai regulator will double annual fees for investment advisers and broaden calculation bases for dealers starting in 2027.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Excludes Concentrated Stocks From Benchmark Index

13/11/2026

IDX has removed high shareholding concentration stocks from its composite index to enhance market credibility and governance.

CBDCs

China and Oman Sign Currency Swap and Digital Currency Pacts

13/11/2026

The central banks of China and Oman have established a CNY 30 billion currency swap facility and agreed to cooperate on CBDCs and securities regulation.

Trading & Investment

Indonesia Selects 23 SMEs for Government-Backed IPO Mentoring Programme

13/11/2026

The Indonesian government and the stock exchange have launched an academy to prepare small businesses for public listings.

Credit Risk

Global Banks Retreat from Bangladesh as Governance Concerns Mount

13/11/2026

International banks are winding down retail operations in Bangladesh, prompting calls for regulators to address NPLs and governance issues.

Data Privacy

Australia: Non-Bank Lenders Commence CDR Data Sharing

13/11/2026

Australia’s largest non-bank lenders have commenced sharing consumer data through the Consumer Data Right framework, expanding the regime beyond traditional banks.