Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Overhauls Rules for Primary Dealers in Government Securities

30/01/2026

New framework introduces mandatory bidding obligations, secondary market turnover targets, and a performance-based ranking system to deepen the government securities market.

Trending

China Eases Key 'Three Red Lines' Rule for Property Debt - Reports

30/01/2026

Reports that Beijing has ended its restrictive leverage metrics for developers fuel a market rally, signalling a major policy shift.

Securities / Derivatives

Shenzhen Exchange to Enhance Delivery of Critical Market Information

29/01/2026

The move aims to address system failures and ensure timely delivery of regulatory updates to maintain market fairness and transparency.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh to Tighten Corporate Lending Rules to Develop Bond Market

29/01/2026

The central bank will enforce strict single borrower limits to tackle NPLs, reduce reliance on bank financing, and encourage more bond issuance.

Sanctions

US Includes Asia-Based Firms in New Iran Shadow Fleet Sanctions

28/01/2026

OFAC designated entities in India, the UAE and Oman as well as nine vessels for their role in transporting Iranian oil.

Securities / Derivatives

FIX Tackles 24-Hour US Trading Impact on Global Investors

28/01/2026

A new working group will address regulatory and operational hurdles for APAC firms as US exchanges move towards round-the-clock trading.

Enforcement

Taiwan FSC Fines Shin Kong Life for Control and Data Breaches

27/01/2026

The insurer was penalised for significant internal control failures in its real estate operations and for violating data protection laws.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Tests Cross-Border Stablecoin Payments in New Regulatory Sandbox

27/01/2026

Payment firm 9Pay is piloting stablecoin and QR-based solutions for foreign users under the new Vietnam International Financial Centers framework.

Enforcement

Australian Financial Advisor Jailed for AUD 1 Mln Client Fraud

26/01/2026

Paul Anthony Torre was sentenced to six years for stealing from clients' retirement funds.