AML / KYC

Bangladesh FIU Mandates Weekly Instead of Monthly Cash Transaction Reports

09/01/2026

The directive, effective 11 January 2026, requires reports on transactions over BDT 1 million to be filed weekly, a major shift from the previous monthly deadline.

Securities / Derivatives

China Urged to Refine Private Pension Scheme to Boost Low Contribution Rates

09/01/2026

Despite attracting 150 million accounts, low actual investment is prompting calls for better tax incentives and more diverse products.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea's Value-up Programme Drives Record Share Buybacks

09/01/2026

Korea Exchange plans to revise guidelines in Q1 to incorporate new fiduciary duties for shareholders amid record corporate returns.

Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh Bank Mandates Daily Data Reporting for Payment Firms

06/01/2026

The central bank has issued a directive requiring all licensed payment service providers to submit comprehensive daily transaction data monthly.

Indian Bank Unions Call Strike Over Five-day Week Demand

06/01/2026

Unions cite unfulfilled government promises and a major shift to digital banking, threatening a four-day nationwide banking disruption.

Sanctions

China Regulator Probes Venezuela Exposure in Banking Sector

06/01/2026

The NFRA directed banks to report and monitor credit risks following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by the US.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Intensify Campaign Against Corporate Financial Fraud

06/01/2026

The CSRC convened key government bodies to advance a comprehensive system for punishing and preventing corporate financial misconduct.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange Pushes Market Upgrade, Prepares for Crypto ETFs

05/01/2026

KRX is boosting market surveillance and planning new products, including crypto ETFs, pending regulatory approval.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Pushes Deeper Finance-tech Integration to Lure Mainland IPOs

05/01/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlines strategy to leverage capital market reforms and innovation hubs to attract frontier technology firms.