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Fintech / Regtech

Korea to Introduce AI Risk Management Framework for Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2026

New voluntary guidelines will require firms to establish AI governance bodies and implement risk-based controls for new technologies.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes Tighter Foreign Exchange Risk Capital Norms

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/01/2026

Draft rules mandate continuous capital for forex risk and a unified net open position calculation for a wide range of financial institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

China Tightens Margin Rules to Cool Speculative Stock Rally

By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2026

Regulators are raising margin financing requirements to 100 percent to rein in leverage, but grandfathering existing contracts to prevent market disruption.

Securities / Derivatives

China Lifts Whistleblower Reward Cap to CNY 1 Mln for Securities Offences

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2026

The new framework significantly boosts financial incentives and legal protections to encourage reporting of major securities violations.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Expands Joint Task Force to Combat Stock Manipulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2026

Authorities will create a second team within a multi-agency unit to enhance the detection and punishment of market abuse.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Considers Ending 22-Year Freeze on New Co-operative Bank Licences

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/01/2026

Regulators have proposed an INR 3 billion capital floor and stringent governance rules to resume licensing after a two-decade hiatus.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Proposes Tighter Short Selling, Lending Rules for Brokers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/01/2026

The SEC has opened a public consultation on new rules for short selling and SBL, including stricter inventory and risk management requirements.

AML / KYC

India Tightens Crypto AML/KYC Rules for Crypto Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/01/2026

FIU-IND has introduced new identity verification and monitoring requirements for crypto users and exchanges, as part of its efforts to contain risks linked to digital assets.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Explores Launch of Asian Government Bond Futures

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/01/2026

The exchange has held preliminary talks with global banks on contracts linked to sovereign debt from India and Southeast Asia, targeting a possible rollout in 2026.