Credit Risk

South Korea Moves to Rein in Surging Household Debt

15/06/2026

Regulators have activated an emergency system and are pressing banks to curb credit lines following a sharp, credit-fuelled rise in household borrowing in May.

Alternative Markets

Korea to Launch Public-Private Platform to Boost Venture Capital

12/06/2026

The FSS is partnering with Naver Pay to launch a new platform aimed at tackling information asymmetry and revitalising the venture capital market.

Cryptocurrency

Philippine Regulators Clarify Rules for Binance Sandbox Entry

12/06/2026

The BSP has stated that global crypto exchange Binance and its local partner lack a VASP licence, despite receiving approval to test services in the SEC's sandbox.

Structural Regulation

Philippines Issues Draft Rules on Lifting Ban on Online Lenders

12/06/2026

The SEC has released revised draft rules to lift a moratorium on online lending platforms, proposing higher capital requirements and stronger consumer protection measures.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand FMA Warns Insurers on Sales Incentives

12/06/2026

The FMA has outlined its expectations for managing 'soft commissions' under the CoFI regime, warning of potential enforcement action for non-compliance.

Cryptocurrency

Japan Crypto Bill Passes Lower House Committee

12/06/2026

A bill to regulate crypto-assets under Japan’s securities law has passed a key committee, paving the way for new investor protections.

Cryptocurrency

Japan: Osaka Exchange to Launch Bitcoin Futures by 2028

12/06/2026

The move is aligned with planned regulatory reforms by Japan’s financial regulator to permit cryptocurrency investment trusts and ETFs.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

CA ANZ Targets Major Firms with Reviews Amid KPMG Ethics Scandal

12/06/2026

The accounting body has launched targeted reviews into major firms and is advocating for legislative reform to strengthen whistleblower protections.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong, Indonesia and China Ink Local Currency Settlement Deal

12/06/2026

A new framework will allow direct settlement in offshore yuan and rupiah for trade and investment between Hong Kong and Indonesia.