Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia's SC Halts Plan for Bursa Regulatory Subsidiary

01/04/2026

The regulator has cited governance enhancements at the exchange, including a strengthened conflicts committee, as making the proposed structural separation unnecessary for now.

Fintech / Regtech

SCBX Forms New Corporate Vehicle for Virtual Bank Venture

01/04/2026

SCBX-led consortium formalises structure ahead of a planned THB 5 billion capital injection and operational readiness assessment.

Enforcement

Korean Court Upholds Heavy Sentences in Landmark Crypto Fraud Case

27/03/2026

Court sentences leaders to 12 and 9 years in prison for a KRW 46 billion fraud that exploited NFT and metaverse hype.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippine Regulators Unite to Crack Down on Online Lender Abuses

27/03/2026

Joint advisory warns online lending platforms of licence revocation and other penalties for illegal data processing and abusive debt collection.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippine Consumer Credit Surge Requires Vigilant Oversight: AMRO

26/03/2026

New analysis highlights the need for prudent risk management and strong regulatory oversight as unsecured lending grows rapidly.

Securities / Derivatives

China NFRA Launches Audits of Major Insurers, Focusing on Investment Risks

24/03/2026

On-site inspections of five insurers and nine asset managers will scrutinise investment activities, operational compliance, and capital use amid growing assets.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Ruling Party Proposes Accelerated Timeline for ESG Disclosures

18/03/2026

Proposal aims to align with ISSB standards, making disclosures statutory and bringing forward the Scope 3 deadline by two years.

Japan Cabinet Approves Bill to Create CFIUS-Style Screening Body

18/03/2026

The government has approved a bill to create a new cross-ministerial body for screening foreign investments on national security grounds.

Capital / Liquidity

Cambodia Moves to Calm Fears Amid Banking Service Disruption

18/03/2026

Regulators and industry bodies have affirmed the sector’s resilience following a service disruption at a local bank that sparked online rumours.