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Supervision & Enforcement
Korea's FSS to Weigh Sanctions on Mirae Asset After SpaceX Probe
20/07/2026
The regulator has concluded its inspection into the firm’s premature promotion of a SpaceX share offering that secured zero allocation.
Cybersecurity
Sri Lanka Overhauls Debt Office After USD 2.5 Million Cyber Heist
20/07/2026
Sri Lanka’s debt office is implementing new systems, controls, and technology to prevent future incidents.
Clearing & Post-Trade
TAIFEX Updates OTC Derivatives Clearing Rules
20/07/2026
The amendments align with a US CFTC exemption and Taiwan's new insurance solvency regime, while also stabilising connectivity fees.
Payments & Settlements
India, UAE Central Banks Discuss Hurdles to NRI Deposit Drive
20/07/2026
The talks highlight regulatory friction as the UAE expresses concerns over capital outflows and market focus amid India’s push for foreign currency.
Credit Risk
Taiwan Revises Youth Mortgage Scheme, Boosts Family Loans
20/07/2026
The government has introduced new income and property value caps for its subsidised mortgage programme while increasing loan limits for families with children.
Anti-Money Laundering
Philippines AMLC Seeks Powers to Freeze Assets Without Court Order
20/07/2026
The AMLC is proposing legislative changes to strengthen its position ahead of the country's 2027 FATF mutual evaluation, including bringing virtual asset providers into scope.
Trading & Investment
Korea Exchange Signs Pact to Boost SME Listings on KONEX
20/07/2026
The agreement with two industry associations aims to encourage more SMEs from industrial parks to list on the small-cap board.
Payments & Settlements
Pakistan Targets 100% Digital Remittances in Cashless Economy Push
20/07/2026
The government has directed all overseas remittances to be digitised, following a year of rapid growth in mobile banking and digital merchant payments.
Structural Regulation
Thai SEC to Review Disclosure Rules After False Shareholding Report
19/07/2026
The review follows an incident where an individual falsely declared a major stake in True Corporation, prompting an investigation into self-reporting rules.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Bangladesh Relaxes External Borrowing Rules for Foreign Firms
18/07/2026
BB is allowing fully foreign-owned industrial enterprises to access overseas loans from parent companies without prior approval.
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