Credit Risk

FSC Korea Urges Brokers to Curb Risk and Boost Venture Funding

11/05/2026

The regulator has criticised the ‘me-too’ strategies and windfall profits, while announcing plans to expand SME-focused brokers and support for venture exit markets.

Payments & Settlements

SBV Drafts Rules for Foreign Bank Correspondent Accounts

11/05/2026

The central bank has proposed amendments to allow foreign credit institutions to use local accounts for international payment services.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Thailand Targets Mule Accounts with New 'Brown' Category

11/05/2026

Authorities are introducing a new classification for suspicious bank accounts and moving to curb the use of youth accounts in financial fraud.

Market Risk

Indonesia to Revive Dormant Stabilisation Fund to Support Bond Market

11/05/2026

The finance ministry will activate a dedicated fund to buy government bonds, aiming to curb capital outflows and support the currency.

Structural Regulation

Thailand to Standardise Bank Fees for Retail, SME Customers

11/05/2026

The central bank is finalising new rules to cap fees on a range of basic banking services, aiming to reflect lower digital-era costs.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Alerts Stock Connect Participants to China Trading Rule Changes

11/05/2026

HKEX has advised Stock Connect participants to prepare for trading rule amendments set to take effect on 6 July 2026.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Proposes Flexible Rules for Insurer Management Qualifications

11/05/2026

The regulator is seeking to broaden the pool of eligible senior managers by replacing a fixed list of professional fields with a more adaptable framework.

Supervision & Enforcement

BSEC Orders Vanguard Asset Management to Refund $1.7m

11/05/2026

BSEC has penalised the asset manager and its trustee, and referred its auditor for action over illegal investments in non-listed companies.

Sustainable Finance

Korean FIs to Contribute KRW 2 Trillion to Social Finance This Year: Regulator

11/05/2026

Regulators are enhancing public and private support mechanisms, including plans to amend the Credit Union Act and improve data infrastructure for social economy organisations.