Structural Regulation

Taiwan Approves Three More Banks for High-Net-Worth Business

22/06/2026

The FSC has licensed three more banks to provide wealth management services, expanding its programme for high-asset clients to 24 institutions.

AI Risk & Governance

Hong Kong Launches AI Chatbot for MPF Investment Education

22/06/2026

The MPFA has launched a new AI-powered chatbot to provide personalised investment education to members of its mandatory retirement scheme.

Cryptocurrency

Indonesia Takes Action on Finfluencers Promoting Unlicensed Digital Assets

22/06/2026

A regulatory task force has ordered content takedowns and issued new guidance for financial influencers, with formal regulations expected to be established soon.

Payments & Settlements

China, Myanmar to Operationalise Direct CNY-Kyat Settlement

22/06/2026

The two nations have agreed to operationalise a direct currency settlement mechanism as part of a broader push to deepen economic and strategic cooperation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indonesia: Former OJK Official Detained in Fraud Probe

22/06/2026

A former senior OJK official is being held as a suspect in an alleged fraud and embezzlement case involving Islamic finance firm PT Dana Syariah Indonesia.

Cybersecurity

US Halts Blacklisting of DeepSeek, Over 100 Chinese Firms

22/06/2026

The move is seen as an effort to avoid escalating tensions with Beijing, despite approval was already received for on national security grounds.

Supervision & Enforcement

SFC Proceeds With HK$1 Billion Evergrande Shareholder Payout Plan

22/06/2026

The SFC is reportedly advancing its plan to compensate minority shareholders of collapsed developer Evergrande, despite a challenge from liquidators.

Capital Adequacy

TAIFEX Mandates Stricter Capital Monitoring for Futures Firms

22/06/2026

TAIFEX has outlined new capital thresholds and emergency funding rules for futures firms amid increased market volatility and growth.

Cryptocurrency

Sri Lanka Signals Major Shift Towards Regulating Virtual Assets

22/06/2026

The digital economy ministry and securities regulator held a high-level forum to develop a regulatory roadmap for virtual assets.