Markets & Infrastructure

Emerging Prudential Risks

APAC Regulators Activate Crisis Measures as Mideast Conflict Roils Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

South Korea has readied a massive stabilisation fund while central banks in Japan and Singapore monitor inflation and market impacts.

Trading & Investment

Tokyo Court Rules Against MUFG Over AT1 Bond Losses

By Mark Johnston | 03/03/2026

A Japanese court has ordered Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities to compensate an investor over inadequate AT1 bond risk disclosures.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan FSC Flags Governance, Transparency Gaps in ESG Review

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

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

Structural Regulation

Indian Banks' Association to Review Business Correspondent Pay Structure

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

An IBA-led committee will reassess payments and fixed card-linked remuneration for BCs, amid concerns that low and transaction-based payouts are weakening last-mile financial inclusion efforts.

Payments & Settlements

Korea to Enable Same-day FX Settlement for Foreign investors

By Mark Johnston | 03/03/2026

South Korea will enable same-day currency exchange and securities settlement for foreign investors to support global index inclusion.

Payments & Settlements

Korea to Unveil Won Internationalisation Roadmap Within H1 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 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.

Trading & Investment

India’s GIFT City Sees Flurry of Listings and Market Initiatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

The IFSCA announced a series of collaborations, the launch of the first IPO, admission of overseas equity, a Sri Lankan blue bond listing and the rollout of expanded global investment access.

Data Privacy

Philippines Proposes Open Finance Law to Widen Credit Access

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 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.

Trading & Investment

China Grants First QDII Licences to Wholly-Foreign-Owned Fund Managers

By Editors | 02/03/2026

Fidelity and JPMorgan Asset Management receive approval to launch outbound investment products, a key milestone in China's market opening.