Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

HK Official Details Bond Market Reforms, Eyes E-Trading and CGB Futures

By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2026

Regulators are studying an electronic trading platform, preparing to launch offshore CGB futures, and exploring wider use of tokenised bonds.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea to Tighten Bank Branch Closure Rules in New Consumer Push

By Editors | 05/02/2026

FSC to mandate impact assessments for most branch closures from March and outlines a four-pillar plan to bolster consumer protection.

Payments & Settlements

UK and China Launch Technical Dialogue, Designate New RMB Clearing Bank

By Mark Johnston | 05/02/2026

Regulators establish technical cooperation on stability and supervision while designating Bank of China’s London Branch as a second RMB clearing bank.

Cryptocurrency

Coinbase Accuses Australian Banks of 'Systemic Debanking'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2026

Coinbase has urged lawmakers to legislate transparency measures, arguing current bank practices threaten competition and innovation in the country.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

South Korea to Ban Executives for Accounting Fraud in Transparency Push

By Manesh Samtani | 04/02/2026

Regulators will impose market exit penalties, mandate external oversight for major audit firms, and penalise low-ball audit bids to boost investor confidence.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Sets Governance and Transparency Standards for Gold Industry

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

The Principles are designed to raise standards and build investor confidence as the country seeks to attract international gold traders and refiners.

Supervision & Enforcement

Australia Unveils Sweeping Audit and Consultancy Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2026

The reforms include a 100-fold increase in fines for promoting tax exploitation schemes and a plan to merge key standards bodies.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

South Korea Issues New Conflict of Interest Rules for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 04/02/2026

The guidelines, effective from July, broaden the definition of related parties and impose stricter controls.

Trading & Investment

Singapore Equities Market Review Initiatives Show 'Initial Success'

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

Chee Hong Tat told Parliament that early signs of a market revival are emerging, but lasting progress will require a multi-year effort and discipline.