Structural Regulation

KakaoBank, SCBX Form Virtual Bank Joint Venture in Thailand

23/01/2026

The Korean internet bank will be the second-largest shareholder in a consortium seeking to launch a virtual bank in Thailand.

Tokenisation

Taiwan FSC Adopts Proposals on RWA Tokenisation, AI Risk

23/01/2026

Regulator greenlights 18 industry proposals, including plans for a real-world asset tokenisation platform and reduced capital charges for infrastructure investment.

Trading & Investment

SGX to Launch JGB Futures, Signals Broader Asian Derivatives Push

22/01/2026

SGX is seeking to capitalise on Japan's shifting rate environment and is planning new contracts for other key regional markets.

Structural Regulation

Indian Regulators Plan Unified Statement for All Financial Assets

22/01/2026

SEBI, RBI, and IRDAI are discussing a framework to give consumers a single monthly snapshot of their financial holdings across asset classes.

Market Abuse

CSRC Hits Influencer with CNY 88.5M Fine in Market Crackdown

22/01/2026

The CSRC penalised a social media personality for a 'pump-and-dump' scheme as part of its 'zero-tolerance' enforcement drive.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan Details Phased Adoption of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Rules

21/01/2026

Listed firms will adopt the standards in three stages based on capitalisation, with the first phase starting in 2026.

Emerging Prudential Risks

IAIS Roadmap Targets Financial Stability Risks and Climate Change

21/01/2026

The IAIS will enhance monitoring of insurers' investments in alternative assets, advance efforts on climate risks, and publish an operational resilience paper early this year.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysia Consumer Group Calls for Rules to Make Meta Liable for Scam Ads

20/01/2026

Regulators urged to establish a legal framework holding social media firms financially liable for investment scams promoted via paid advertisements.

Capital Adequacy

Indonesia Sets New Investment, Solvency Rules for State Pension Funds

20/01/2026

New finance ministry regulation mandates 30% government bond allocation and a 2% solvency floor for civil servant pension managers.