Structural Regulation

Japanese Regional Banks Plan USD 82 Billion Merger

08/10/2026

Three regional lenders in northern Japan have initiated merger discussions to navigate demographic challenges and regulatory pressure for consolidation.

AI Risk & Governance

SEACEN Conference Calls for Collaboration on AI Governance, Payment Standards

08/10/2026

Bank Indonesia and regional central banks have called for collaborative AI governance and interoperable cross-border payment frameworks.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Deepens Regulatory Cooperation With Middle East, Global South

08/10/2026

Hong Kong is advancing cross-border cooperation, with emerging markets looking to adopt its regulatory frameworks and dispute resolution mechanisms.

Cryptocurrency

Japan's SBI Holdings Completes Bitbank Takeover

08/10/2026

SBI Holdings has finalised its full acquisition of Bitbank, bringing two FSA-registered cryptocurrency exchanges under its corporate umbrella.

Supervision & Enforcement

New NZ Data Pact to Target Phoenix Companies

08/10/2026

An agreement between MBIE and IRD will enhance regulatory enforcement and address persistent non-compliance issues such as corporate restructuring to avoid debts.

Cybersecurity

Japan: Daiwa Securities Reports Data Breach Affecting Over 110,000 Clients

08/10/2026

Japan's second-largest brokerage has disclosed a data leak stemming from a vendor hack, prompting a review of third-party management.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines Secures ADB Assistance for AML/CFT Efforts

08/10/2026

The Philippines has secured ADB support to strengthen its AML frameworks.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Taiwan FSC Clarifies Independence Rules for Chief Auditor

08/10/2026

The FSC has issued a new interpretive rule restricting chief auditors at financial holding companies and banks from holding conflicting roles.

Structural Regulation

Thailand Proposes Dual-Class Shares to Boost Local Listings

08/10/2026

The SET plans to introduce a dual-class share structure by 2027 to attract family-owned businesses and improve market liquidity.