Anti-Money Laundering

Bank of Thailand Seeking Powers to Regulate Online Gold Trading

15/01/2026

Thai authorities to impose trading caps on digital gold and enforce crypto travel rule to combat illicit financial flows.

Structural Regulation

India's Inclusion in Global Bond Index Deferred by Operational Hurdles

15/01/2026

Decision to include Indian government bonds in global index deferred until at least mid-2026 due to market infrastructure issues.

Trading & Investment

China Scrutinises Foreign Firms in Domestic ETF Market

15/01/2026

Regulators are seeking information on foreign trading patterns, following India's investigation into market maker Jane Street's activities.

Capital Adequacy

India PFRDA Forms Panel to Design Assured Payout Framework for NPS

14/01/2026

Committee to define regulations for guaranteed retirement income, including risk management, solvency requirements, and consumer protection rules for providers.

Credit Risk

China Announces Loan Subsidies in New Push to Boost Domestic Demand

14/01/2026

Beijing will roll out nationwide interest subsidies for small businesses and refine consumer loan support to stimulate sluggish private spending.

Structural Regulation

FSC Korea Directs KRX to Enhance Delisting and Surveillance Mechanisms

13/01/2026

Regulator directs KRX to accelerate delisting of underperforming firms and enhance market surveillance, signalling a push for market integrity.

Data Privacy

Korea FSS Probes Coupang Financial Arms Over Data and Lending

13/01/2026

The FSS is investigating potential data law breaches at Coupang Pay and unfair high-interest lending at Coupang Financial.

Structural Regulation

India Government Endorses Recommended Bankruptcy Reforms - Report

13/01/2026

The government has endorsed most panel recommendations on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code but will block the retroactive application of a key investor protection.

Trading & Investment

Bursa Malaysia Launches First In-House Quality Factor Indices

12/01/2026

The new indices track 50 non-KLCI companies selected based on profitability, capital structure, and earnings quality.