Data Privacy

Hong Kong MPFA Launches One-Stop Account Enquiry Service on eMPF Platform

08/10/2026

The MPFA has introduced a centralised enquiry service to streamline account access and reduce administrative burdens.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Adjusts Tick Size For High-Priced Stock Futures

08/10/2026

The FSC has reduced the minimum price fluctuation for high-priced stock futures to improve market efficiency, quotation continuity, and price discovery.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippine Senate Rules AMLC Must Disclose Bank Records in Impeachment Trial

08/10/2026

The Philippine Senate impeachment court has ruled that Anti-Money Laundering Act confidentiality provisions do not grant absolute immunity from lawful subpoenas.

Trade Based Money Laundering

Indonesia Pilots Commodity Export Monitoring Platform

08/10/2026

Indonesia has launched a pilot phase for a new national data platform to monitor strategic commodity exports and prevent irregularities.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Japanese Regional Banks Plan USD 82 Billion Merger

08/10/2026

Three regional lenders in northern Japan have initiated merger discussions to navigate demographic challenges and regulatory pressure for consolidation.

AI Risk & Governance

SEACEN Conference Calls for Collaboration on AI Governance, Payment Standards

08/10/2026

Bank Indonesia and regional central banks have called for collaborative AI governance and interoperable cross-border payment frameworks.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Deepens Regulatory Cooperation With Middle East, Global South

08/10/2026

Hong Kong is advancing cross-border cooperation, with emerging markets looking to adopt its regulatory frameworks and dispute resolution mechanisms.

Cryptocurrency

Japan's SBI Holdings Completes Bitbank Takeover

08/10/2026

SBI Holdings has finalised its full acquisition of Bitbank, bringing two FSA-registered cryptocurrency exchanges under its corporate umbrella.

Supervision & Enforcement

New NZ Data Pact to Target Phoenix Companies

08/10/2026

An agreement between MBIE and IRD will enhance regulatory enforcement and address persistent non-compliance issues such as corporate restructuring to avoid debts.