Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Unveils Sweeping Capital Market Reform Agenda

13/04/2026

Government announces roadmap to curb market manipulation, introduce new products, and overhaul the legal framework to boost investor confidence.

Fintech / Regtech

KBank Launches Blockchain QR Payments in Singapore with Grab and StraitsX

10/04/2026

The service uses a KBank e-money and a Singapore-dollar stablecoin for instant settlement, operating within Thai and Singaporean regulatory sandboxes.

Securities / Derivatives

India Invokes Treaty Anti-Abuse Rule in Jane Street Tax Dispute

08/04/2026

India's tax office has challenged treaty benefits claimed by Jane Street's Singapore arm, invoking the MLI-PPT over potentially billions in escaped income from derivatives trading.

AML / KYC

New Rules for Payment Account Names Take Effect in Vietnam

07/04/2026

From 1 April 2026, all payment account names must exactly match official identification information, and bank account nicknames are banned.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Mandates Paperless Financial Reporting for Brokers

06/04/2026

FSC is moving all securities and futures firms to digital-only submissions from the 2026 fiscal year to boost efficiency and sustainability.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan FSC Urges Firms to Leverage Cyber Insurance as Risks Mount

06/04/2026

The FSC is advising companies to evaluate cyber insurance as a key risk management tool, as market premiums show steady growth.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan FSC Amends Rules for Commercial Bank Investments

06/04/2026

FSC revises the self-assessment criteria for banks seeking to invest in both financial and non-financial enterprises.

Capital / Liquidity

South Korea Preparing to Introduce KOFR-Based Mortgages

06/04/2026

The new loans aim to lower borrowing costs for households and expand consumer choice by using a risk-free benchmark rate.

Securities / Derivatives

New SFC Rules Prompt CITIC Securities to Withdraw as IPO Sponsor

06/04/2026

CITIC Securities has withdrawn as an IPO sponsor for Top Toy International Group to comply with a new cap imposed by Hong Kong's SFC.