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.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Sets Tight Deadline for Ho Chi Minh City Financial Hub

19/01/2026

The government will launch a new arbitration centre and specialised court as it develops a regulatory framework to attract global finance.

Credit Risk

China Imposes Strict Rate Caps on Micro-Lenders in High-Cost Debt Crackdown

19/01/2026

New rules mandate a phased reduction in borrowing costs to four times the benchmark LPR by end-2027, accelerating a sector-wide consolidation.

Cryptocurrency

Google to Block Unlicensed Foreign Crypto Apps in Korea

19/01/2026

New policy requires proof of local regulatory approval, putting access to major exchanges like Binance and OKX at risk.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China's Henan Province Issues New Offshore Bond Rules for State Firms

19/01/2026

The new measures introduce lifetime accountability for executives and aim to close a loophole used for unregulated short-term borrowing.