Structural Regulation

Indonesia to Set 5% Ownership Cap for Stock Exchange Demutualisation

08/09/2026

The proposed cap is part of Indonesia’s push to demutualise the IDX and attract institutional capital while preventing concentrated control.

Market Risk

Japan FSA to Inspect Regional Lenders Over Surging Bond Losses

08/09/2026

The FSA will inspect hundreds of community banks and credit cooperatives facing mounting unrealised losses from their bond holdings.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong IPO Allocation Practices Prompt Governance Scrutiny

08/09/2026

A growing trend of issuers handpicking investors in IPOs is raising concerns over market fairness, price distortion, and potential regulatory risks in Hong Kong.

Cryptocurrency

Taiwan Grants Two New VASP Registrations as New Licensing Regime Looms

08/09/2026

The FSC has registered two new VASPs, bringing the total number of AML-compliant crypto firms to ten ahead of a transition to a full licensing model.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Probes Hundreds of Misconduct Complaints at Big Four Firms

08/09/2026

ASIC is investigating four distinct areas of misconduct at KPMG, while reviewing 551 internal complaints from the Big Four firms.

Data Privacy

Vietnam Sets Out Digital ID Plan for Banking Sector

08/09/2026

A new decision outlines targets for integrating national population data and electronic ID into banking services by 2030 to promote the digital economy.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korean State Banks Hit by KRW 196bn in Misconduct Losses Since 2017

07/09/2026

The series of major external fraud cases raises questions about internal control effectiveness and executive accountability.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions Turkish Bank in Widening Iran Crackdown

07/09/2026

The US designated a Turkish bank for its role in helping Iran move funds, escalating a campaign that puts foreign FIs at higher risk of secondary sanctions.

Trading & Investment

India's NSE Revamps Pre-Open Session to Align with Closing Auction

07/09/2026

NSE has restructured its pre-open session, restricting market orders and aligning the opening mechanism with the closing auction process.