Markets & Infrastructure

Credit Risk

Korea FSS to Targets Consumer Protection, Virtual Assets in 2026 Work Plan

By Editors | 10/02/2026

The regulator will shift to pre-emptive supervision of financial product design, manage real estate risks, and establish new frameworks for virtual assets and AI.

Trading & Investment

Vietnam Regulators Directed to Fast-Track Establishment of Gold Exchange

By Editors | 10/02/2026

Government orders central bank to finalise plans for a national gold exchange and tap vast public reserves to boost economy.

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia's PayNet, Singapore's NETS to Build Nexus Global Payments Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

Nexus Global Payments has appointed a PayNet-NETS joint venture to build and operate its global real-time payments network.

Anti-Money Laundering

SFC Fines Asset Manager Kylin for Widespread Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

The firm was penalised for conflicts of interest including undisclosed director loans, deficient KYC and AML controls, and misinforming investors.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Philippines Proposes Mandatory Annual Governance Training for Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

New draft rules introduce a new accreditation framework for training providers and speakers, with escalating fines for non-compliance.

Payments & Settlements

India, Malaysia Set to Launch Cross-border Payment Link

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/02/2026

India will link UPI with Malaysia’s PayNet network, easing cross-border payments for consumers, businesses and travellers.

AI Risk & Governance

IOSCO Targets AI Governance, Private Markets and Non-Bank Resilience in 2026 Workplan

By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026

IOSCO outlines plans for AI supervisory toolkits, crypto assessments and stricter valuation principles for collective investment schemes.

Payments & Settlements

Singapore Secures Major Insurer Backing for Digital Trade Documents

By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026

Key P&I Club approval for four platforms and a new incentive programme aim to accelerate eBL adoption in shipping.

Structural Regulation

Australia Urged to Mandate LEI Renewals to Safeguard Data Integrity

By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2026

An industry leader calls for stronger regulatory enforcement to ensure data quality as the LEI's use expands beyond derivative reporting.