Emerging Prudential Risks

China Appoints Veteran Executive to Lead Key Financial Regulator

03/06/2026

Ding Xiangqun, a former insurance chief, takes over the NFRA amid a leadership shuffle and ongoing efforts to manage financial risks.

Tokenisation

Thailand Launches First Carbon Credit-backed Digital Token

03/06/2026

The regulated offering tokenises carbon credits from mangrove projects, aiming to fund reforestation while providing investors with a tradable, yield-bearing asset.

Trading & Investment

India's MCX Launches 100gm Silver Futures to Boost Retail Access

03/06/2026

The new physically-settled contract is aimed at smaller investors and jewellers, and is coupled with a push to develop domestic refining standards.

Structural Regulation

New Zealand Finalises Transfer of Consumer Credit Regulation to FMA

03/06/2026

Responsibility for consumer credit law will move from the competition watchdog to the markets regulator, introducing a new licensing regime for lenders.

Market Abuse

China Jails Former Huatai Manager for Insider Trading

03/06/2026

Five-year prison sentence and multi-million yuan fine follow a separate market ban and penalty imposed by the CSRC in 2024.

PEPs & Sanctions

Bank of Korea Ordered to Pay Damages to Iran’s Bank Mellat

03/06/2026

A court ruled that BOK breached its contract by suspending services, rejecting fears of US secondary sanctions as justification.

Operational Risk

Korea FSS Sanctions Hanwha Life Over Major IT Failures

02/06/2026

The insurer has been fined and issued a warning for system outages, financial errors, and reporting lapses linked to a new platform rollout.

Payments & Settlements

Cambodia and Rwanda Announce Cross-Border Payment Cooperation

02/06/2026

The central banks of Cambodia and Rwanda have announced a payment linkage initiative to modernise systems and boost financial connectivity.

Capital Adequacy

Hong Kong SFC Fines XHK for Violating Capital and Client Money Rules

02/06/2026

The Hong Kong broker was penalised for significant breaches of liquid capital requirements and client money rules following a self-initiated report.