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Structural Regulation
Indonesia’s OJK and KPPU Ink New Pact on Financial Sector Competition
09/07/2026
The five-year agreement aims to enhance synergy and coordination between the financial services and antitrust authorities.
Structural Regulation
EBA Finalises Guidelines for Third-Country Bank Branches
09/07/2026
The new rules create a harmonised authorisation framework for non-EU lenders seeking to establish a branch in the bloc.
Structural Regulation
Japan Plans Tighter Oversight of Activist Investor Disclosures
09/07/2026
The proposal for stronger enforcement comes as Japan’s FSA probes large shareholding reports amid a rise in activist proposals.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Bangladesh Weighs Panda Bond Issuance to Tap Global Capital Markets
09/07/2026
The government is forming a committee to assess the feasibility of issuing renminbi-denominated sovereign debt for the first time.
Anti-Money Laundering
South Korea Customs Cracks Down on Illicit Currency Exchangers
09/07/2026
Korean authorities have uncovered widespread violations at money exchange businesses, including illegal virtual asset trading, prompting tougher enforcement measures.
Structural Regulation
ASIC Finalises Simplified Rules for Investment Platform Operators
09/07/2026
A new legislative instrument consolidates existing relief for IDPS and IDPS-like schemes and replaces quarterly reporting with continuous electronic access to information.
Anti-Money Laundering
Oman Signs AML/CFT Pacts With Hong Kong, Philippines
09/07/2026
The agreements aim to enhance the exchange of financial intelligence and best practices in combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Eases Investor Protection Fund Norms for Depositories
09/07/2026
SEBI will permit depositories to use a small portion of Investor Protection Fund investment income for administrative expenses.
Sustainable Finance
Cambodia Launches $20m Green Finance Facility for SMEs
08/07/2026
A new revolving fund, backed by the ADB and credit guarantees, offers concessional loans for energy efficiency.
Trading & Investment
HKEX Amends Stock Connect Rules for Northbound ETF Trading
08/07/2026
The Hong Kong bourse has updated its rules for Northbound trading to reflect changes in the trading mechanisms for Shanghai-listed ETFs.
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