Taiwan Proposes Accounting Rule Change for Financial Holding Companies' FX Losses

21/01/2026

The draft amendment aims to address currency mismatches in life insurance subsidiaries by allowing a departure from standard accounting rules.

Korea Launches Special Management of Saemaeul Geumgo Cooperatives

21/01/2026

A joint task force will conduct intensive monitoring and expanded inspections to improve soundness following a 2023 bank run incident.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia Finalises Transfer of Crypto Oversight to Financial Regulator OJK

21/01/2026

The move from commodities regulator Bappebti to the OJK concludes a year-long transition, aiming for greater consumer protection and business certainty.

Market Infrastructure

Shanghai Details Plan to Become Global RMB Hub, Enhance Financial Regulation

21/01/2026

The city's 15th Five-Year Plan prioritises developing a global renminbi asset centre and expanding cross-border financial services and oversight.

Enforcement

Korea to Legislate for Policy Fund Consultants, Offer Whistleblower Rewards

21/01/2026

The measures aim to formalise the sector and curb illegal activities like document forgery in the state-backed SME financing system.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Set to Sign Gold Market Deal with Shanghai

21/01/2026

The agreement aims to establish a central clearing system, bolstering the city's ambition to become an international gold hub.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Professionals Urge Major Rethink on Crypto Tax Reporting and Licensing Rules

21/01/2026

An industry body has warned that new global crypto tax reporting rules and local licensing proposals could create unworkable liabilities and stifle growth.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Binance Restores AUD Bank Transfers After Two-Year Regulatory Freeze

20/01/2026

The exchange has re-established direct banking channels in Australia after a suspension prompted by a payments partner and regulatory scrutiny from ASIC.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Finalises Rules for Dual Counter Designated Specialists

20/01/2026

HKEX has detailed new rules allowing dual counter market makers to register corporate clients as specialists for liquidity provision, effective 26 January.