Data Privacy

Korea FSS Probes Coupang Financial Arms Over Data and Lending

13/01/2026

The FSS is investigating potential data law breaches at Coupang Pay and unfair high-interest lending at Coupang Financial.

Structural Regulation

India Government Endorses Recommended Bankruptcy Reforms - Report

13/01/2026

The government has endorsed most panel recommendations on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code but will block the retroactive application of a key investor protection.

Trading & Investment

Bursa Malaysia Launches First In-House Quality Factor Indices

12/01/2026

The new indices track 50 non-KLCI companies selected based on profitability, capital structure, and earnings quality.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Macau to Launch Police-Bank Data Sharing Platform to Fight Fraud

12/01/2026

Macau authorities to create a joint information-sharing platform with the financial sector and explore using AI to combat evolving scam tactics.

Anti-Money Laundering

Bangladesh FIU Mandates Weekly Instead of Monthly Cash Transaction Reports

09/01/2026

The directive, effective 11 January 2026, requires reports on transactions over BDT 1 million to be filed weekly, a major shift from the previous monthly deadline.

Trading & Investment

China Urged to Refine Private Pension Scheme to Boost Low Contribution Rates

09/01/2026

Despite attracting 150 million accounts, low actual investment is prompting calls for better tax incentives and more diverse products.

Trading & Investment

South Korea's Value-up Programme Drives Record Share Buybacks

09/01/2026

Korea Exchange plans to revise guidelines in Q1 to incorporate new fiduciary duties for shareholders amid record corporate returns.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Mandates Daily Data Reporting for Payment Firms

06/01/2026

The central bank has issued a directive requiring all licensed payment service providers to submit comprehensive daily transaction data monthly.

Payments & Settlements

Indian Bank Unions Call Strike Over Five-day Week Demand

06/01/2026

Unions cite unfulfilled government promises and a major shift to digital banking, threatening a four-day nationwide banking disruption.