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.

Structural Regulation

BSP Proposes Streamlined Branching Rules for Philippine Banks

10/11/2026

The BSP has issued a draft circular to simplify branch establishment and relocation rules based on supervisory ratings.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Regulator Proposes Higher Insurance Fees and Levies

10/11/2026

The IA has launched a consultation to increase annual fees for insurers and premium levies for policyholders.

Supervision & Enforcement

Korea Fines Banks and Brokerages Over Mis-Selling of Hong Kong ELS

10/11/2026

The FSC has imposed record penalties on financial institutions for mis-selling equity-linked securities tied to Hong Kong.

Alternative Markets

Japan FSA Warns on Retail Private Asset Products

10/11/2026

The FSA is urging financial institutions to exercise caution when offering overseas private asset investments to retail clients.