Capital Adequacy

Philippines Offers Capital Relief on Government Bond Losses

23/06/2026

The BSP has introduced temporary relief measures to shield banks from the capital impact of unrealised government bond losses.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Industry Body to Provide Support to Low Liquidity Issuers

22/06/2026

The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies is urging listing rule changes and has formed a new committee to help struggling firms.

Credit Risk

Korea Tightens Rules on Mutual Finance Real Estate Lending

22/06/2026

Regulators have introduced new loan caps, stricter provisioning rules, and higher capital requirements for mutual finance institutions to curb risks associated with project finance and improve sector-wide stability.

Cybersecurity

Taiwan Issues Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Guide

22/06/2026

The FSC has released a detailed, risk-based roadmap for the industry’s transition to post-quantum cryptography, mandating a 2035 completion target.

Payments & Settlements

Philippines Lifts Digital Fee Freeze, Sets New Pricing Rules

22/06/2026

The BSP has ended its five-year freeze on digital transfer fees, introducing a new framework that requires cost-based, transparent pricing and new AML duties for payment operators.

AI Risk & Governance

Korea Finalises Detailed AI Rulebook for Finance

22/06/2026

Regulators have released detailed guidelines for AI, mandating a risk-based framework, human-in-the-loop for high-risk systems, and specific measures for financial stability.

Payments & Settlements

RBA Demands Faster Implementation of Governance Enhancements for RITS

22/06/2026

Australia’s high-value payment system faces scrutiny over governance and risk management, with the central bank highlighting slow progress on key reforms.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

New ASIC Chair Warns Banks on Systemic Failures, Scams and AI Governance

22/06/2026

New ASIC Chair Sarah Court has warned banks against 'bungling the basics' while outlining key enforcement priorities including scams, financial hardship and AI governance.

Alternative Markets

Australia Proposes New Capital Gains Tax Concession for Startups

21/06/2026

The Treasury has opened consultation on a new tax break for investors in innovative start-ups, designed to run alongside broader capital gains tax reforms set to begin in 2027.