Cryptocurrency

Korea Approves Mirae Asset's Acquisition of Korbit Crypto Exchange

14/07/2026

The competition authority has cleared the deal, citing the exchange's low market share as a reason it is unlikely to harm competition.

Trading & Investment

China Sees Strong Demand for New Commercial Property REITs

14/07/2026

The successful launch of China's first commercial property REITs has prompted more than 20 new applications from developers and owners.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Penalises Deutsche Bank for Derivatives Reporting Failures

14/07/2026

Deutsche Bank was penalised for misreporting over 260,000 OTC derivative transactions over a ten-month period.

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.