Securities / Derivatives

NZX Secures Approval to Eliminate Market Orders, Amend Sweep Order Rules

22/01/2026

Market participants will face new conduct requirements for sweep orders, with all changes effective from 20 February 2026.

Enforcement

Japan Regulator Files Criminal Complaint Against Iwaki Credit Union

22/01/2026

The Tohoku Local Finance Bureau has accused the credit union of providing false reports and making false statements to authorities.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Banks to Overhaul Services for Elderly, Disabled Customers

22/01/2026

New industry guidelines endorsed by the HKMA set an 18-month deadline for banks to implement wide-ranging accessibility enhancements.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Finalises Labour Protection Rules for New Enterprise Value Security Right

22/01/2026

Ministry of Labour amends guidelines, setting new duties for trustees and communication protocols for Japan's new corporate financing tool.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Study Links CDI Use to Better SME Loan Terms

22/01/2026

Banks actively using the CDI offered lower rates and required less collateral for SMEs, researchers find.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan's LINE to Integrate Regulated Yen Stablecoin for Payments

22/01/2026

Partnership with JPYC Inc leverages Japan’s revised stablecoin laws to embed payments within the popular LINE Messenger app.

Market Infrastructure

FSB Urges Regulators to Bolster Bank Resolution Frameworks

22/01/2026

A new FSB report highlights uneven progress on resolution in APAC and sets out global priorities for bail-in execution and funding.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong to Issue First Stablecoin Licences in Q1 2026

21/01/2026

The new regime will impose strict rules on reserves and risk management as the city builds out its digital asset ecosystem.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Consults on Revised Human Capital Disclosure Rules

21/01/2026

Draft guidelines urge firms to better link talent strategy with corporate value, aligning with international sustainability reporting standards.