Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Revises Capital Adequacy Rules for Futures Firms

09/03/2026

The new framework refines the calculation of adjusted net capital, introducing detailed risk-equivalent charges and specific asset valuation haircuts.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Relaxes Investment Limits on Rule 144A Bonds for Offshore Funds

09/03/2026

The FSC has raised or combined investment caps for privately placed US debt across several fund types to reflect market trends.

Capital / Liquidity

China Proposes New Accounting Rules for Financial Assets, Foreign Exchange

09/03/2026

Beijing has launched a consultation on new accounting guidance for complex financial instruments and non-exchangeable currencies, aligning with recent IFRS updates.

Fintech / Regtech

Global Police Operation Shuts Down LeakBase Financial Data Market

09/03/2026

A 14-nation effort dismantled a major online marketplace for stolen data, with Malaysian authorities seizing key servers as part of the coordinated takedown.

Hong Kong MPFA to Review Pension Contribution Caps

09/03/2026

The MPFA is reviewing mandatory contribution levels, unchanged for over a decade, with recommendations due by mid-2026.

Foreign Banks Struggling to Navigate India's Market Entry Rules

09/03/2026

Tight voting caps and complex approval processes are reportedly forcing global lenders to adopt unconventional strategies to access India's market.

Chinese Regulators Probe Mideast Risk as Banks Cut Exposure

09/03/2026

Hong Kong and mainland authorities are ordering risk reviews as financial firms halt loans, trim bond holdings, and cease some trading in the region.

Fintech / Regtech

China Escalates Consumer Lending Crackdown, Widens Scope to Banks

06/03/2026

Regulators are enforcing stricter rate caps beyond micro-lenders to the entire consumer loan market, accelerating a consolidation favouring major tech platforms.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Tightens IPO Underwriter Scrutiny, Causing Hiring Delays - Reports

06/03/2026

The SFC has intensified checks on IPO underwriters, citing poor submission quality and creating recruitment challenges for brokerages.