Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Proceed with Second Phase of Spread Reduction

13/01/2026

The move will halve the minimum tick size for certain stocks from mid-2026, following a positive review of Phase 1.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Launches International Financial Centre in Da Nang

12/01/2026

The Da Nang IFC will act as a regulatory sandbox for innovative financial models, including digital assets and sustainable finance.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Issues New Decree on Mobile Money, Raises Monthly Cap Tenfold

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.