Credit Risk

China Eases Key 'Three Red Lines' Rule for Property Debt - Reports

30/01/2026

Reports that Beijing has ended its restrictive leverage metrics for developers fuel a market rally, signalling a major policy shift.

Market Data & Technology

Shenzhen Exchange to Enhance Delivery of Critical Market Information

29/01/2026

The move aims to address system failures and ensure timely delivery of regulatory updates to maintain market fairness and transparency.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh to Tighten Corporate Lending Rules to Develop Bond Market

29/01/2026

The central bank will enforce strict single borrower limits to tackle NPLs, reduce reliance on bank financing, and encourage more bond issuance.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Includes Asia-Based Firms in New Iran Shadow Fleet Sanctions

28/01/2026

OFAC designated entities in India, the UAE and Oman as well as nine vessels for their role in transporting Iranian oil.

Trading & Investment

FIX Tackles 24-Hour US Trading Impact on Global Investors

28/01/2026

A new working group will address regulatory and operational hurdles for APAC firms as US exchanges move towards round-the-clock trading.

Operational Risk

Taiwan FSC Fines Shin Kong Life for Control and Data Breaches

27/01/2026

The insurer was penalised for significant internal control failures in its real estate operations and for violating data protection laws.

Stablecoins

Vietnam Tests Cross-Border Stablecoin Payments in New Regulatory Sandbox

27/01/2026

Payment firm 9Pay is piloting stablecoin and QR-based solutions for foreign users under the new Vietnam International Financial Centers framework.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australian Financial Advisor Jailed for AUD 1 Mln Client Fraud

26/01/2026

Paul Anthony Torre was sentenced to six years for stealing from clients' retirement funds.

Market Abuse

CSRC Penalises Fund Managers in Dividend Tax Arbitrage Crackdown

26/01/2026

The CSRC has suspended several firms for helping institutional investors to improperly exploit tax-free dividends from bond funds.