Structural Regulation

US Think Tanks Urge Trade Probe into Korea's Antitrust Penalties

26/10/2026

A US think tank has called for a trade investigation into KFTC, alleging disproportionate fines against US technology firms.

Data Privacy

Korea Revises Penalty Framework for Credit Information Act Violations

26/10/2026

The FSC has overhauled the penalty calculation standards for credit information violations to enhance proportionality and predictability.

Cybersecurity

Korea Expands Mandatory Cybersecurity Disclosures to All Listed Firms, FIs

26/10/2026

South Korea will require all exchange-listed companies and financial institutions to disclose their information security investments and staffing starting in 2027.

Credit Risk

Japan Weighs Tax Curbs on Short-Term Property Trades

26/10/2026

Japan's ruling LDP is considering stricter tax measures on short-term property resales to cool soaring urban condominium prices.

Credit Risk

China Halts Asset Management Conduit Deals In Bad Debt Crackdown

26/10/2026

Chinese regulators have ordered asset management companies to cease acting as conduits for outside investors in the distressed debt market.

Custody & Infrastructure

Standard Chartered to Acquire Zodia Custody

23/10/2026

Standard Chartered has signed definitive agreements to acquire Zodia Custody, integrating the firm's regulated digital asset operations into its securities services.

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.