Credit Risk

Pakistan Issues New Housing Finance Rules, Raises LTV Ratio

26/08/2026

The updated regulatory framework includes extending loan tenors and easing financing requirements for homebuyers to stimulate the sector.

Structural Regulation

New Zealand Expands Fair Value Option for Insurers, Investment Funds

26/08/2026

Amendments to accounting standard NZ IAS 28 will allow investment-linked insurance funds to measure certain investments at fair value.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Woori Bank Completes First Offshore Korea Bond Trade via ICSD

26/08/2026

The transaction is the first by a domestic bank since regulators opened the international settlement channel to improve foreign access.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysia Court Orders Five to Pay MYR 104 Million in Fraud Case

26/08/2026

The SC has won its civil suit against five individuals for a scheme that defrauded four public listed companies of fundraising proceeds.

Custody & Infrastructure

KSD Launches One-Stop Service to Streamline Foreign Bond Investment

26/08/2026

The new service combines custody and financing into a single account, removing a key administrative hurdle for overseas institutions.

Anti-Money Laundering

Nepal Moves to Accelerate Reforms to Exit FATF Grey List

26/08/2026

The government has directed ministries to fast-track reforms under a strict timeline to address deficiencies identified by the FATF.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan to Align Odd-Lot Trading Hours with Main Market

26/08/2026

New rules effective from 7 December will synchronise the opening of intraday odd-lot trading with the main session, introducing new supporting mechanisms.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Amends Tax Laws on Inheritance, Income and Bonds

26/08/2026

Taiwan’s legislature has amended its inheritance and income tax laws, while a proposal to extend a key tax waiver for the bond market is underway.

Custody & Infrastructure

BitGo Korea Secures VASP Licence in Direct Entry to Market

26/08/2026

The digital asset infrastructure firm becomes the first global crypto company to have a local unit gain direct VASP registration in Korea.