Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Issues New Decree on Mobile Money, Lifts Monthly Cap to VND 100m

12/01/2026

New decree formalises the service after a pilot phase, introducing higher limits and detailed compliance requirements for providers.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Expands REIT Rules to Include Infrastructure, New Structures

12/01/2026

New regulations broaden the scope of eligible assets, allow for SPV structures, and refine corporate governance rules.

Hong Kong Forms Expert Panel to Support Global Expansion by Mainland Firms

12/01/2026

New 13-member committee to advise on promoting the city's legal and financial services for Chinese enterprises going overseas.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Details Tougher Liquidity Risk Practices for Banks

09/01/2026

The HKMA has told banks to model faster deposit runs, ensure collateral usability, and bolster 24/7 monitoring, drawing lessons from the 2023 banking turmoil.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Issues New Rules on Brokerage Capital Calculations

09/01/2026

The FSC has clarified how securities firms should calculate total assets and liabilities for regulatory purposes, repealing a previous order from 2025.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Issues Sweeping New Cloud Adoption Guide for Banks

09/01/2026

HKMA details enhanced principles for banks on governance, security, resilience, and exit strategies amid rising use of cloud.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Finalises Roadmap for Mandatory Sustainability Disclosures

09/01/2026

New report details a timeline for mandatory reporting for Prime Market firms starting in 2027 and laid out a new regulatory regime for assurance providers.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong PCPD Probes HSBC's PayMe App Over Privacy Concerns

09/01/2026

The PCPD has launched a compliance check into the mobile wallet's settings for early users and issued recommendations on data protection standards.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Overhaul Bank Rules in KRW 70 Trillion Inclusive Finance Push

08/01/2026

The FSC will link banks’ mandatory contributions to their performance in lending to vulnerable groups and tighten rules on debt collection.