Structural Regulation

Thailand to Standardise Bank Fees for Retail, SME Customers

11/05/2026

The central bank is finalising new rules to cap fees on a range of basic banking services, aiming to reflect lower digital-era costs.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Alerts Stock Connect Participants to China Trading Rule Changes

11/05/2026

HKEX has advised Stock Connect participants to prepare for trading rule amendments set to take effect on 6 July 2026.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Proposes Flexible Rules for Insurer Management Qualifications

11/05/2026

The regulator is seeking to broaden the pool of eligible senior managers by replacing a fixed list of professional fields with a more adaptable framework.

Supervision & Enforcement

BSEC Orders Vanguard Asset Management to Refund $1.7m

11/05/2026

BSEC has penalised the asset manager and its trustee, and referred its auditor for action over illegal investments in non-listed companies.

Sustainable Finance

Korean FIs to Contribute KRW 2 Trillion to Social Finance This Year: Regulator

11/05/2026

Regulators are enhancing public and private support mechanisms, including plans to amend the Credit Union Act and improve data infrastructure for social economy organisations.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Extends Policy Support for Distressed Borrowers

11/05/2026

The central bank has extended its loan restructuring scheme until 30 June, aiming to help businesses recover and manage soaring default loans.

Sustainable Finance

IFC Prices First-Ever Public Green Wonton Bond in Hong Kong

11/05/2026

The IFC has priced a HKD 6 billion deal, the first public green bond in Hong Kong’s market for foreign-issued, HKD-denominated debt.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

India: HDFC Bank Governance Review Finds No Major Lapses - Reports

11/05/2026

An internal review at India’s largest private lender reportedly found no material governance failures, clearing the way for the CEO’s reappointment.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

China to Prosecute Former BOCOM Exec for Taking "Massive" Bribes

11/05/2026

The former executive, the country’s first banking CIO, is accused of abusing his power over fintech resources for personal gain.