Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong Launches Cross-Border Welfare Payments to Mainland China

10/07/2026

A new government scheme allows Hong Kong social welfare payments to be sent directly to retiree bank accounts in Guangdong and Fujian, free of charge.

Credit Risk

Thailand Pushes Bond Market Reforms After High-Profile Defaults

10/07/2026

Regulators are amending legal frameworks to boost investor protection, as concerns remain over the fragility of some corporate issuers.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Expands Scope of Business for Asset Managers Serving Foreign Firms

10/07/2026

The FSC has issued a new order allowing licensed asset managers to provide advisory and trade execution services for foreign professional institutions.

Tokenisation

Japanese JV to Open Security Token Market to Foreign Investors

10/07/2026

SBI and Daiwa have completed a proof-of-concept for a blockchain platform enabling overseas investment in Japanese security tokens, targeting a 2027 launch.

Credit Risk

Japan FSA Probes Lenders After Collapse of Payment Processor

10/07/2026

The failure of a major payment firm has forced regional bank write-downs, prompting the FSA to investigate lenders' loan classification and exposure.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India: Bombay High Court Holds CDSL Liable for Participant's Fraud

10/07/2026

The ruling clarifies depositories' supervisory duties and liability for investor losses, setting a precedent for market infrastructure institutions in India.

AI Risk & Governance

Taiwan FSC Pledges Balanced Approach to Fostering Fintech Innovation

10/07/2026

The FSC Chairman has outlined a "safety and development" strategy for AI and blockchain, following meetings with fintech startups on regulatory and data access challenges.

Anti-Money Laundering

Bangladesh Bank Mandates AML Checks for BDT 200bn Industry Fund

10/07/2026

Banks are directed to certify that borrowers have no history of money laundering or fraud to access the new pre-financing scheme.

Sustainable Finance

Taiwan Proposes Using Climate Fund for Loan Guarantees and Subsidies

10/07/2026

The move aims to de-risk bank lending for corporate climate projects and use carbon fee revenues to accelerate the country's net-zero transition.