Structural Regulation

Hong Kong and Malaysia Ink Landmark Deals to Deepen Capital Market Ties

24/07/2026

New agreements will streamline dual IPOs, expand the mutual recognition of funds scheme, and enhance cross-border audit oversight between the two markets.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Trading Hour Extension Plan Draws Broker Backlash

23/07/2026

Proposal to extend trading hours is facing criticism from local firms concerned about costs, operational burdens, and limited benefits.

Structural Regulation

Korea to Legislate CEO Term Limits for Financial Groups

23/07/2026

The plan, which includes a three-term cap for financial holding company chiefs, is facing strong opposition over concerns of excessive government intervention.

Structural Regulation

APRA Expands Exemption for Foreign Firms Using Restricted 'Bank' Terms

23/07/2026

The regulator has broadened the class of foreign entities exempt from restrictions on using the word 'bank' for wholesale debt issuance to reduce administrative burden.

Supervision & Enforcement

Japan's Brokerage M&A Rules Under Scrutiny After Moomoo Sanctions

23/07/2026

FSA enforcement against a Chinese-backed online broker has sparked industry criticism over 'backdoor registration' and the supervision of foreign entrants.

Anti-Money Laundering

BSP Directs Banks to Tighten Controls on Casino Junket Operators

23/07/2026

The BSP has released a new guidance paper outlining enhanced due diligence and specific risk management practices for financial institutions dealing with the high-risk sector.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong MPFA to Study Proposal to Widen MPF Investment in ETFs

23/07/2026

The MPFA says it will prudently consider suggestions to relax rules on investing in exchange-traded funds.

Structural Regulation

KRX to Study Role of High-Frequency Trading in Market Turmoil

23/07/2026

KRX is commissioning research to analyse the market impact of HFT and consider new regulations amid surging volatility.

Structural Regulation

Japan Finalises New Corporate Governance Code

22/07/2026

Regulators have released a streamlined corporate governance code, urging listed firms to prioritise long-term value and growth investments over formalism.