ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan FSC Flags Governance, Transparency Gaps in ESG Review

03/03/2026

The FSC’s third annual review found common weaknesses in governance, transparency, and environmental protection across all financial sectors.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan's SBI Holdings and Startale to Launch Yen Stablecoin in Q2

03/03/2026

The JPYSC stablecoin will be issued by a licensed trust bank under Japan's new rules for electronic payment instruments.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Unveil Won Internationalisation Roadmap Within H1 2026

03/03/2026

The plan aims to bolster the currency's global standing and is linked to broader reforms for MSCI and WGBI index inclusions.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Launches Integrated Cyber Threat System for Financial Sector

03/03/2026

The new system creates a real-time, two-way communication channel for sharing threat intelligence and coordinating industry-wide responses.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines Proposes Open Finance Law to Widen Credit Access

03/03/2026

Proposed law aims to create a consent-based data framework to improve financial inclusion, with a key focus on the education sector.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Set to Launch First RWA Tokenisation Products

03/03/2026

DL Holdings gets a regulatory nod for property and PE fund tokenisation, while Finloop announces a new project backed by Canadian gold mining assets.

New Gold Trading Regulations Take Effect in Thailand

02/03/2026

New rules cap baht-denominated online gold trades to curb speculative activity that has fuelled the currency's recent appreciation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Sees Launch of First Virtual Asset Structured Products

02/03/2026

The options-based products linked to Bitcoin and Ethereum are a first for Hong Kong's market and are available only to professional investors.

AML / KYC

Commonwealth Bank Investigates Suspected Loan Fraud, Cites AI Use

02/03/2026

CBA has filed reports to police and regulators over fears that doctored applications, some using AI, were used to obtain loans.