Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Korea’s FTC Fines Major Banks KRW 272 billion for LTV Collusion

By Mark Johnston | 23/01/2026

KFTC ruled that four lenders exchanged sensitive information to restrict competition in the secured loan market, prompting legal challenges.

Payments & Settlements

Singapore Court Charges Metals Exchange, Director Over Unlicensed Payment Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2026

The court has charged the Singapore Precious Metals Exchange and its director over alleged unlicensed handling of overseas fund transfers.

Structural Regulation

SEBI, AMFI Discuss Lowering Fixed Costs for Mutual Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2026

Discussions are focusing on reducing fixed costs including KYC and depository charges amid tighter expense ratio norms and brokerage caps that are squeezing margins.

Payments & Settlements

Korea Proposes Stricter Oversight of Electronic Payment Agents and Fee Disclosures

By Mark Johnston | 23/01/2026

The FSC aims to dismantle multi-level payment structures and enhance merchant fee transparency through targeted regulatory amendments.

Trading & Investment

Shanghai Exchanges Hike Metal Futures Margins to Curb Volatility

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

Regulators raise margin requirements and widen price limits for gold, silver, copper, and aluminium contracts effective 22 January.

Supervision & Enforcement

Korean Regulators Engaged in Public Feud Over Investigative Powers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

Discussions on granting the FSS broader investigative rights are ongoing, but face internal disagreement over their scope.

Supervision & Enforcement

PBOC Fines Yinsheng Payment in Signal of Continued Sector Scrutiny

By Mark Johnston | 22/01/2026

Yinsheng Payment has been fined over CNY 15 million, its third major penalty, signalling continued strict supervision of China's payments sector.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SC Malaysia to Embed Corporate Governance in Capital Market Masterplan

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/01/2026

The regulator is sharpening its focus on board accountability, sustainability and market discipline as it reviews governance standards and recognises best practices across listed companies.

Sustainable Finance

Vietnam Establishes Legal Framework for Domestic Carbon Exchange

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

New government decree outlines rules for trading, settlement, and a pilot phase with no service fees until the end of 2028.