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Cybersecurity
Japan Tightens Cybersecurity Rules Following Widespread Data Breaches
15/10/2026
Japanese financial regulators and cybersecurity agencies have mandated stricter identity verification and third-party risk management following a surge in cyberattacks.

Structural Regulation
CSRC Gathers Industry Experts to Discuss Market Stability
15/10/2026
The regulator convened a symposium with industry experts to discuss market stabilisation, patient capital, and incremental policy reserves.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Australian Banks Deploy AI Bots to Disrupt Scammers
15/10/2026
The ABA has revealed new offensive AI tactics against fraudsters and a partnership to boost domestic capabilities.

Cybersecurity
Australian Court Fines Advice Firm Over Cybersecurity Failures
15/10/2026
ASIC has secured a major penalty against Fortnum for inadequate cyber risk management.

Climate Risk
Korea to Launch Global Verified Carbon Market Next Year
15/10/2026
Korea will launch a blockchain-backed Global Verified Carbon Market next year to trade international greenhouse gas reduction credits.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
US Regulator Says Nine Major Banks Engaged in Debanking Practices
15/10/2026
The OCC has revealed that nine major banks restricted access to financial services based on customers' political beliefs, religious views, or lawful business activities.

Anti-Money Laundering
US Regulators Fine BofA $1.2bn for AML and Sanctions Failures
15/10/2026
Bank of America faces historic fines after regulators uncover systemic AML failures, a culture prioritising revenue over compliance, and multiple sanctions breaches.

Anti-Money Laundering
Korea Blocks Access to 27 Unregistered Crypto Sites
14/10/2026
KoFIU has blocked domestic access to 27 unregistered virtual asset websites to mitigate money laundering and fraud risks.

Trading & Investment
Tokyo Financial Exchange Waives Fees for New TONA Futures
14/10/2026
TFX will waive fees for its new TONA futures to boost liquidity and broaden market participation.

Credit Risk
ASIC Freezes Ares Credit Fund Amid Private Credit Crackdown
14/10/2026
ASIC has issued a 21-day stop order against Fidante Partners over design and distribution flaws in a credit fund.
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