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CITIC Securities has withdrawn as an IPO sponsor for Top Toy International Group to comply with a new cap imposed by Hong Kong's SFC.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea's Upbit to Provide Technology to Indonesia Crypto Bourse

06/04/2026

Under a new strategic partnership, Upbit will provide core platform technology and operational expertise to ICEx, a licensed exchange in Indonesia.

ESG / Sustainability

SGX RegCo Warns Issuers Against Delaying AGMs and Annual Reports

06/04/2026

SGX RegCo has noted an adverse trend in listed companies seeking extensions and has warned of enforcement action, including placing directors on a watchlist.

Fintech / Regtech

China Intensifies Crackdown on Consumer Lending to Force Down Rates

06/04/2026

Regulators are imposing a series of new rate caps, targeting a 12 percent ceiling, and cracking down on opaque pricing practices.

Korean Gold Industry Protests KRX Move to Admit Foreign Suppliers

05/04/2026

Domestic producers claim 'reverse discrimination' as KRX moves to open its gold market to LBMA-accredited foreign firms.

Korea Revamps Pension Portal to Boost Fee and Performance Transparency

03/04/2026

FSS enhances public pension portal to include detailed fee comparisons and ETF performance data to empower savers.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan to Channel IFRS 17 Gains Into Catastrophe Reserves

03/04/2026

FSC will require insurers to retain an estimated TWD 16.3 billion windfall from the accounting transition to bolster solvency.

ESG / Sustainability

UK, Philippines Launch Framework to De-risk Green Investment

03/04/2026

The new GIP+ initiative brings together UK financial institutions to create a pipeline of bankable green projects and mobilise private capital in the Philippines.