Sustainable Finance

OJK Indonesia Issues New Rules for Carbon Exchange Trading

14/07/2026

The new regulation expands the scope of tradable units, mandates a new national registry, and introduces rules for foreign carbon credits.

Alternative Markets

India's PFRDA Forms Panel to Attract Global Pension Capital

14/07/2026

The expert committee will recommend a new regulatory and governance framework to facilitate partnerships between local and global pension funds.

Alternative Markets

Korea to Launch Public Asset Manager for Long-Term Tech Investment

14/07/2026

The new entity, designed to manage up to KRW 10 trillion, will target strategic sectors like AI and biotech to supply patient capital where private funding is scarce.

Tokenisation

Japan Firms to Study Bitcoin-Backed Digital Credit

13/07/2026

Metaplanet will partner with JPYC and Progmat to explore the use of Bitcoin as collateral for tokenised credit products.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Advances Market Reforms, But Holds Off On Extending Hours

13/07/2026

The FSC has described a potential extension of stock trading hours as “not a priority”, while the TWSE moves forward with other reforms aimed at aligning with international markets.

Credit Risk

Vietnam Quadruples Small-Value Loan Ceiling to Boost Credit Access

13/07/2026

The move is designed to simplify borrowing for individuals and small businesses, support digital lending, and curb the informal credit market.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia Orders Banks to Block Over 36,000 Gambling Accounts

13/07/2026

OJK is escalating its crackdown on illegal online gambling, requiring banks to close accounts linked by national ID numbers.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan to Ease Insurance Sales Rules, Legalise OIU Referral Fees

13/07/2026

The FSC has unveiled draft rules to exempt sales to elderly clients from recording requirements and permit referral fees for international insurance business.

Tokenisation

Vietnam Charts Path for Financial Hubs with Focus on Niche Sectors

13/07/2026

Officials have outlined a strategy focused on niche areas like asset tokenisation and sustainable finance, rather than direct competition with established regional centres.