Markets & Infrastructure

    Credit Risk

    FSC Korea Urges Brokers to Curb Risk and Boost Venture Funding

    By Editors | 11/05/2026

    The regulator has criticised the ‘me-too’ strategies and windfall profits, while announcing plans to expand SME-focused brokers and support for venture exit markets.

    Payments & Settlements

    SBV Drafts Rules for Foreign Bank Correspondent Accounts

    By Editors | 11/05/2026

    The central bank has proposed amendments to allow foreign credit institutions to use local accounts for international payment services.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Urged to Ease Card Regulations to Boost Competition

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/05/2026

    Academics argue that Korea's strict leverage and business scope rules put domestic card firms at a disadvantage against big tech and hurt consumers.

    Structural Regulation

    Thailand to Standardise Bank Fees for Retail, SME Customers

    By Editors | 11/05/2026

    The central bank is finalising new rules to cap fees on a range of basic banking services, aiming to reflect lower digital-era costs.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Alerts Stock Connect Participants to China Trading Rule Changes

    By Editors | 11/05/2026

    HKEX has advised Stock Connect participants to prepare for trading rule amendments set to take effect on 6 July 2026.

    Payments & Settlements

    India, Vietnam to Link Payments, Deepen Central Bank Cooperation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026

    The two nations have signed key agreements on central bank cooperation and payments, as India pushes to update its trade deal with ASEAN.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Proposes Flexible Rules for Insurer Management Qualifications

    By Editors | 11/05/2026

    The regulator is seeking to broaden the pool of eligible senior managers by replacing a fixed list of professional fields with a more adaptable framework.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    BSEC Orders Vanguard Asset Management to Refund $1.7m

    By Editors | 11/05/2026

    BSEC has penalised the asset manager and its trustee, and referred its auditor for action over illegal investments in non-listed companies.

    Cryptocurrency

    Korea Exchange Announced Plans to Pursue Crypto Derivatives

    By Mark Johnston | 11/05/2026

    KRX has announced plans to introduce virtual asset derivatives as part of a strategy to develop Busan into a global financial hub.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    India: HDFC Bank Governance Review Finds No Major Lapses - Reports

    By Editors | 11/05/2026

    An internal review at India’s largest private lender reportedly found no material governance failures, clearing the way for the CEO’s reappointment.

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