Indian Bank Unions Call Strike Over Five-day Week Demand

06/01/2026

Unions cite unfulfilled government promises and a major shift to digital banking, threatening a four-day nationwide banking disruption.

Sanctions

China Regulator Probes Venezuela Exposure in Banking Sector

06/01/2026

The NFRA directed banks to report and monitor credit risks following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by the US.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Intensify Campaign Against Corporate Financial Fraud

06/01/2026

The CSRC convened key government bodies to advance a comprehensive system for punishing and preventing corporate financial misconduct.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange Pushes Market Upgrade, Prepares for Crypto ETFs

05/01/2026

KRX is boosting market surveillance and planning new products, including crypto ETFs, pending regulatory approval.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Pushes Deeper Finance-tech Integration to Lure Mainland IPOs

05/01/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlines strategy to leverage capital market reforms and innovation hubs to attract frontier technology firms.

ESG / Sustainability

China Issues CSR and ESG Guidelines for Outbound Enterprises

05/01/2026

New guidelines detail expectations on environmental protection, labour rights, anti-corruption, and data security for Chinese firms abroad.

ESG / Sustainability

India Mandates Stricter Vigilance Reporting for State Bank Directors

02/01/2026

The finance ministry's directive follows repeated lapses in disclosing adverse information on board-level executives at public sector financial institutions.

Market Infrastructure

Nine Firms Seek Licences as Vietnam Advances Gold Market Reforms

02/01/2026

The central bank is reviewing applications from banks and other businesses while also studying plans for a national gold exchange.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Eyes Bank-Like Data Security Rules for E-commerce Platforms

02/01/2026

The move comes as regulators probe Coupang’s forex transactions and vendor loans in the aftermath of a major data breach at the e-commerce giant.