Structural Regulation

Pakistan Finalises Managers for New Public Pension Scheme

10/08/2026

The government has signed agreements with 16 asset managers to operationalise its new defined contribution pension scheme for public sector employees.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand Finds Gaps in Consumer Understanding of Financial Products

10/08/2026

A biennial survey from New Zealand’s consumer watchdogs shows a rise in consumer problems and persistent gaps in understanding credit and BNPL contracts.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Korea Considers Expanding D-SIFI Rules to Insurers, Securities Firms

10/08/2026

Regulators are weighing plans to bring large insurers and securities firms into the D-SIFI regime, sparking industry concerns over potential capital burdens.

Data Privacy

OJK Tightens Reporting and Governance for Fintech Lenders

08/08/2026

OJK has introduced new rules for online lenders, mandating stricter data reporting, governance, and data protection measures.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh's City Bank Among First to Go Live on New Cross-Border Rails

08/08/2026

City Bank is among the first globally to execute live transactions under SWIFT's new framework for retail cross-border payments.

Structural Regulation

Australia Details CGT, Negative Gearing Changes for Trusts

08/08/2026

The government has released draft legislation detailing changes to its capital gains tax and negative gearing regime for trusts and managed funds.

Trading & Investment

Korea to Introduce New 'Productive Finance' Savings Accounts for Individuals

08/08/2026

The tax reform plan introduces a new tax-free savings account focused on domestic assets as well as production-based tax credits for strategic industries.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Stock Exchange Eases Rules for Volatile ‘Disposition Stocks’

08/08/2026

The TWSE is shortening cooling-off periods and matching times for highly volatile stocks to improve trading efficiency and liquidity.

Operational Risk

South Korea Orders Ten Payments Firms to Increase Capital

08/08/2026

The move is the first use of new regulatory powers designed to prevent a repeat of a major payment crisis last year and ensure fintech sector stability.