Structural Regulation

Japan Plans Tighter Oversight of Activist Investor Disclosures

09/07/2026

The proposal for stronger enforcement comes as Japan’s FSA probes large shareholding reports amid a rise in activist proposals.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Bangladesh Weighs Panda Bond Issuance to Tap Global Capital Markets

09/07/2026

The government is forming a committee to assess the feasibility of issuing renminbi-denominated sovereign debt for the first time.

Anti-Money Laundering

South Korea Customs Cracks Down on Illicit Currency Exchangers

09/07/2026

Korean authorities have uncovered widespread violations at money exchange businesses, including illegal virtual asset trading, prompting tougher enforcement measures.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Finalises Simplified Rules for Investment Platform Operators

09/07/2026

A new legislative instrument consolidates existing relief for IDPS and IDPS-like schemes and replaces quarterly reporting with continuous electronic access to information.

Anti-Money Laundering

Oman Signs AML/CFT Pacts With Hong Kong, Philippines

09/07/2026

The agreements aim to enhance the exchange of financial intelligence and best practices in combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Eases Investor Protection Fund Norms for Depositories

09/07/2026

SEBI will permit depositories to use a small portion of Investor Protection Fund investment income for administrative expenses.

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.