Trading & Investment

Taiwan Stock Exchange Plans Longer Trading Hours, Odd-Lot Reform

29/05/2026

The TWSE aims to overhaul its odd-lot trading mechanism by year-end and is discussing a longer trading day to attract more investor flow.

Data Privacy

Vietnam Drops Proposal Requiring Banks to Share Taxpayer Data

29/05/2026

The finance ministry has withdrawn a controversial plan following pushback from the central bank over data confidentiality and technical feasibility concerns.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand to Launch Crypto Futures and ETFs in Third Quarter

29/05/2026

The move is part of a broader regulatory effort to modernise the country's capital markets and attract long-term investment flows.

Anti-Money Laundering

US DOJ Seizes New York Apartment in 1MDB Asset Recovery

29/05/2026

The DOJ has secured the forfeiture of a luxury property and rental income worth over USD 6 million, allegedly purchased with funds misappropriated from Malaysia's 1MDB.

Resolution & Recovery

FSC Korea Conditionally Approves Lotte Insurance Recovery Plan

29/05/2026

The insurer must implement a plan to strengthen capital over 18 months, with regulators warning of revocation if undisclosed conditions are not met.

Data Privacy

BNM Revises Financial Product Disclosure Standards

29/05/2026

The central bank is mandating simpler product disclosure sheets, new digital standards, and stricter consent rules for sharing marketing data.

Structural Regulation

Australia's Insurers Call for Structural Overhaul of Compensation Scheme

29/05/2026

The Insurance Council of Australia argues against cross-subsidising the scheme, stating the sector responsible for misconduct should bear the escalating costs.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Basel Institute on Governance Joins Anti-Corruption Push in Forest Carbon Markets

29/05/2026

The new initiative led by Transparency International will develop anti-corruption guidelines and strengthen governance in forest carbon markets, with a focus on Indonesia, Ghana and Cameroon.

Credit Risk

RBI Assessing Corporate Risks From Middle East Conflict

29/05/2026

The central RBI has held discussions with rating agencies to gauge potential borrower stress and the possible need for temporary regulatory relief.