Structural Regulation

Daiwa, Mizuho Secure Approvals for Wholly Owned China Securities Units

23/10/2026

Japanese financial groups Daiwa and Mizuho have cleared final regulatory hurdles to launch wholly owned securities businesses in mainland China.

Nature & Biodiversity

IAIS Launches Resource to Address Natural Catastrophe Protection Gaps

23/10/2026

The International Association of Insurance Supervisors has introduced an online library to help policymakers mitigate uninsured natural catastrophe losses.

Trading & Investment

GCash’s Record-Breaking IPO Lists on Philippine Stock Exchange

23/10/2026

Mynt’s landmark listing on the PSE raises PHP 60.9 billion, marking the country's largest initial public offering.

Cybersecurity

Japan's IwaiCosmo Securities Suffers Cyberattack, Unauthorised Trades

23/10/2026

A cyberattack on a third-party system provider resulted in unauthorised trades and data leaks at Japan's IwaiCosmo Securities.

Cybersecurity

State Bank of India Investigates Cyberattack Following Data Leak

23/10/2026

SBI has launched an investigation after a suspected cyberattack exposed thousands of customer records on the dark web.

Payments & Settlements

Cambodia Considers Online Payment System for Gambling Duty Collection

23/10/2026

The casino regulator is exploring a new online payment system to enhance gambling duty collection amid a broader regulatory crackdown.

Anti-Money Laundering

Bangladesh FIU Tightens AML Rules for Insurance Companies

23/10/2026

BFIU has introduced stringent AML guidelines for insurers, mandating enhanced due diligence and stricter transaction monitoring.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Taiwan Promotes Designated Contact Service to Combat Financial Fraud

23/10/2026

Taiwan's FSC is encouraging banks and insurers to implement a designated contact mechanism to intercept fraudulent transactions.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong Outlines 4-Point Strategy to Deepen Offshore CNY Market

23/10/2026

Hong Kong is implementing new regulatory and infrastructure measures to enhance its offshore yuan ecosystem and attract international banks.