Trading & Investment

Guotai Haitong Becomes First Brokerage in Shanghai FTZ FX Market

08/07/2026

The approval expands the offshore yuan market beyond commercial banks, marking a key step in China’s financial liberalisation.

Structural Regulation

Thailand SEC Amends Rules on Use of Proceeds for Debt Issuers

08/07/2026

New regulations provide greater flexibility for debt issuers, removing a two-year ban for misuse of funds under certain conditions.

Credit Risk

OJK Indonesia Overhauls Credit Reporting System to Boost MSME Lending

08/07/2026

New rules mandate faster data updates and introduce a new reporting threshold to support financing for MSMEs and a national housing programme.

Trading & Investment

China Stock Exchanges Implements Revised A-Share Trading Rules

08/07/2026

The changes expand after-hours trading and unify price limits for risk-warned stocks, a move aimed at boosting market efficiency and attracting foreign investment.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Bangladesh Directs Financial Firms to Boost Digital Service Adoption

08/07/2026

The finance minister has directed banks and insurers to deploy dedicated staff to guide customers, as the government accelerates its national digitalisation agenda.

Market Abuse

SFC Suspends Former Yuanta Rep for Nine Months Over Misconduct

08/07/2026

The action relates to unauthorised account operation and disclosure of client information linked to a market manipulation investigation.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Regulator Approves Two Major Financial Mergers

08/07/2026

E.Sun Financial will acquire Mercuries Life Insurance, while Bank SinoPac is set to merge with King's Town Bank.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSS Korea Flags Asset Managers for Inadequate Voting Practices

08/07/2026

Regulator found improving voting rates but criticises boilerplate disclosures and names specific firms needing governance and transparency improvements.

Reporting & Disclosures

Bangladesh to Halve Reporting Frequency for Listed Companies

08/07/2026

BSEC will scrap quarterly reporting in favour of half-yearly disclosures to reduce compliance burdens and align with international standards.