Sustainable Finance

Cambodia Launches $20m Green Finance Facility for SMEs

08/07/2026

A new revolving fund, backed by the ADB and credit guarantees, offers concessional loans for energy efficiency.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Amends Stock Connect Rules for Northbound ETF Trading

08/07/2026

The Hong Kong bourse has updated its rules for Northbound trading to reflect changes in the trading mechanisms for Shanghai-listed ETFs.

Trading & Investment

Guotai Haitong Becomes First Brokerage to Trade CNH in Shanghai FTZ

08/07/2026

The approval expands the offshore yuan market beyond commercial banks, marking a key step in China’s financial liberalisation.

Structural Regulation

Thailand SEC Amends Rules on Use of Proceeds for Debt Issuers

08/07/2026

New regulations provide greater flexibility for debt issuers, removing a two-year ban for misuse of funds under certain conditions.

Credit Risk

OJK Indonesia Overhauls Credit Reporting System to Boost MSME Lending

08/07/2026

New rules mandate faster data updates and introduce a new reporting threshold to support financing for MSMEs and a national housing programme.

Trading & Investment

China Stock Exchanges Implements Revised A-Share Trading Rules

08/07/2026

The changes expand after-hours trading and unify price limits for risk-warned stocks, a move aimed at boosting market efficiency and attracting foreign investment.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Bangladesh Directs Financial Firms to Boost Digital Service Adoption

08/07/2026

The finance minister has directed banks and insurers to deploy dedicated staff to guide customers, as the government accelerates its national digitalisation agenda.

Market Abuse

SFC Suspends Former Yuanta Rep for Nine Months Over Misconduct

08/07/2026

The action relates to unauthorised account operation and disclosure of client information linked to a market manipulation investigation.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Regulator Approves Two Major Financial Mergers

08/07/2026

E.Sun Financial will acquire Mercuries Life Insurance, while Bank SinoPac is set to merge with King's Town Bank.