Philippine Bank Secrecy Rules Under Fire as Impeachment Court Limits Account Access
Central bank officials criticize decades-old deposit laws that shield foreign currency accounts from investigation, even in corruption cases
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Central bank officials criticize decades-old deposit laws that shield foreign currency accounts from investigation, even in corruption cases

Regulators bring forward deposit rule enforcement by one week as single-stock derivative demand surges

A 21-day legislative sprint to create a zero-tax international financial center sidesteps the transparency and structural reforms that would actually draw serious capital to Jakarta.

Industry group studies proposal to allow cellphone use during market hours after two-year lockdown sparked retention concerns

Parliament approved legislation to establish the Indonesia International Financial Center just 19 days after drafting began, raising concerns about regulatory clarity and investor confidence.

Regulators across the region are prioritising investor protection and infrastructure safeguards as digital securities gain traction in institutional portfolios.

Tokyo Stock Exchange and FSA roll out updated code aimed at strengthening board oversight and shareholder engagement across Japanese equity markets

Parliament passes bill unanimously to establish PFII, targeting foreign capital inflows and eight percent annual growth by 2029

Business chamber calls for regulatory shift to expand investment options in city's mandatory retirement system

Monetary Authority of Singapore proposes faster approval for alternative investment products while retail investors report struggles with existing complex funds

Forty-four open-ended debt schemes exceeded regulatory thresholds in March 2026, managing ₹3.18 lakh crore, though all moved quickly to address the violations.