ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Mandates Paperless Financial Reporting for Brokers

06/04/2026

FSC is moving all securities and futures firms to digital-only submissions from the 2026 fiscal year to boost efficiency and sustainability.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan FSC Urges Firms to Leverage Cyber Insurance as Risks Mount

06/04/2026

The FSC is advising companies to evaluate cyber insurance as a key risk management tool, as market premiums show steady growth.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan FSC Amends Rules for Commercial Bank Investments

06/04/2026

FSC revises the self-assessment criteria for banks seeking to invest in both financial and non-financial enterprises.

Capital / Liquidity

South Korea Preparing to Introduce KOFR-Based Mortgages

06/04/2026

The new loans aim to lower borrowing costs for households and expand consumer choice by using a risk-free benchmark rate.

Securities / Derivatives

New SFC Rules Pormpt CITIC Securities to Withdraw as IPO Sponsor

06/04/2026

CITIC Securities has withdrawn as an IPO sponsor for Top Toy International Group to comply with a new cap imposed by Hong Kong's SFC.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea's Upbit to Provide Technology to Indonesia Crypto Bourse

06/04/2026

Under a new strategic partnership, Upbit will provide core platform technology and operational expertise to ICEx, a licensed exchange in Indonesia.

ESG / Sustainability

SGX RegCo Warns Issuers Against Delaying AGMs and Annual Reports

06/04/2026

SGX RegCo has noted an adverse trend in listed companies seeking extensions and has warned of enforcement action, including placing directors on a watchlist.

Fintech / Regtech

China Intensifies Crackdown on Consumer Lending to Force Down Rates

06/04/2026

Regulators are imposing a series of new rate caps, targeting a 12 percent ceiling, and cracking down on opaque pricing practices.

Korean Gold Industry Protests KRX Move to Admit Foreign Suppliers

05/04/2026

Domestic producers claim 'reverse discrimination' as KRX moves to open its gold market to LBMA-accredited foreign firms.