Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea to Halve Audit Cycle in Accounting Fraud Crackdown

28/05/2026

Financial regulators will slash the audit cycle for listed firms to combat accounting fraud and enable swifter delisting of struggling companies.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

NSE India Bans YES Securities from Onboarding New Clients

28/05/2026

The stock exchange has also fined the YES Bank subsidiary a total of INR 200,000 for passing on margin-related penalties to its clients.

Cybersecurity

FSC Taiwan Expands CISO Mandate for Insurers Under New Cyber Rules

28/05/2026

The FSC has lowered asset and premium thresholds for insurers required to appoint a senior CISO and establish a dedicated cybersecurity unit.

Trading & Investment

India’s NSE Partners With Steel Federation to Develop Derivatives Market

28/05/2026

The exchange will work with a steel industry body to design and launch new exchange-traded products for risk management in the country's growing steel sector.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australian Court Penalises Firms for Ignoring AUSTRAC AML Notices

28/05/2026

Two businesses have been ordered to pay significant penalties after failing to pay infringement notices related to AML/CTF reporting failures.

Trading & Investment

TAIFEX to Refine Tick Sizes for High-Priced Stock Futures

28/05/2026

The exchange is amending its rules for single stock futures to create a more granular pricing structure, aiming to reduce trading costs and improve efficiency.

Credit Risk

FSS Korea Names 42 Conglomerates as Main Debtor Groups

28/05/2026

The FSS places 42 groups under closer watch, with main creditor banks set to assess their financial stability and sign restructuring agreements.

Payments & Settlements

Hainan and Hong Kong Deepen Ties in Finance, Data and Trade

28/05/2026

Officials are promoting the Hainan Free Trade Port as a strategic gateway for international firms entering mainland China.

Structural Regulation

SEBI to Reinstate Dedicated Commodity Derivatives Unit

27/05/2026

India’s securities regulator plans to revive its specialist commodity derivatives department; a move aimed at renewing policy focus on the segment.