Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Amends Evaluation Framework for Trusts to Align With Policy Objectives

By Editors | 03/04/2026

FSC updates incentive scheme to encourage integrated teams, public outreach on fraud prevention, and broader adoption of elderly care trusts.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan's SinoPac to Merge Banking Units Amid Regulatory Push for Consolidation

By Editors | 03/04/2026

The move aligns a regulatory push to create larger, more resilient financial institutions and diversify the economy beyond technology.

Supervision & Enforcement

China Targets Offshore Trusts in Widening Tax Crackdown - Reports

By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026

Authorities are demanding detailed financial data from wealthy individuals, creating uncertainty for Hong Kong IPOs and long-standing wealth planning structures.

Cryptocurrency

Korea: Naver-Dunamu Merger Delayed by Antitrust Review, Crypto Legislation

By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2026

The deal is now slated for September, facing scrutiny from the FTC and uncertainty over a proposed Digital Asset Basic Act that could cap shareholder stakes.

Market Abuse

KRX Flags 76 Breaches in First Year of Digital Short-Selling Oversight

By Editors | 03/04/2026

The Naked Short-selling Detection System, covering over 90 percent of trades, has enabled a shift to daily monitoring.

Payments & Settlements

Philippines Finalises Stricter Rules for Payment System Disruptions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2026

New rules impose a strict, time-bound framework for participants of the Peso RTGS, introducing a one-hour reporting deadline and a two-hour trigger for contingency plans.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Finalises Market Reforms to Avert MSCI Downgrade

By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026

OJK says Indonesia has completed reforms on transparency and free float after a market rout in January was triggered by concerns from MSCI.

Clearing & Post-Trade

India Hikes Volatility Margin on FX Forwards After RBI Crackdown

By Editors | 03/04/2026

The RBI has tightened rules on currency speculation, prompting CCIL to impose additional margins on US dollar-rupee forward contracts to manage market volatility.

Structural Regulation

ASX Overhaul Mandated After ASIC Report Finds Systemic Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

Independent inquiry finds that ASX prioritised profits over infrastructure, prompting regulators to impose a major overhaul to rebuild trust.