Structural Regulation

Vietnam Urban Development Law Takes Effect to Help Unlock International Capital

05/10/2026

The new Urban Development Law, effective from 1 October, enables Ho Chi Minh City to access international capital markets through municipal bonds and new financial frameworks.

Tokenisation

Citi Expands Tokenised Deposit Network to Japan and UAE

05/10/2026

Citi has expanded its blockchain-based liquidity network to Japan and the UAE, offering institutional clients round-the-clock cross-border transfers.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Thailand Launches Certified Training Programme for Directors

05/10/2026

The initiative sets new knowledge standards for company directors covering governance, risk, sustainability, finance and disclosure.

Cybersecurity

Shinhan Bank Faces Probe Following AI-Assisted Data Breach

04/10/2026

South Korean regulators have launched an emergency inspection into Shinhan Bank after an AI-driven cyberattack exposed the data of 25,000 customers.

Korea Orders Preemptive Measures Against Bond Market Volatility

04/10/2026

The FSC has directed authorities to prepare contingency plans and review bank bond issuances amid rising interest rates.

Trading & Investment

KRX Amends Gold Market Rules for Bank of Korea Purchases

02/10/2026

KRX has introduced a separate trading framework enabling the central bank to purchase domestically produced gold for its foreign exchange reserves.

AI Risk & Governance

BIS and Bank Of Canada Launch AI Project for PSP Supervision

02/10/2026

The BIS has launched Project Inuksuit to test using AI and public data to monitor payment service providers.

Anti-Money Laundering

Sri Lanka Proposes New Beneficial Ownership Rules for Trusts

02/10/2026

The Cabinet has approved amendments to its 109-year-old Trust Ordinance to expose beneficial owners and align with global AML standards.

Stablecoins

Korea Plans Interagency Body for KRW Stablecoin Regulation

02/10/2026

The FSC is seeking to establish a consultative body with the central bank and finance ministry to institutionalise won-pegged stablecoins.