DeFi & Web3

Indonesia Blocks Crypto Prediction Market Over Gambling Concerns

27/05/2026

Indonesia has blocked access to the Polymarket website, with regulators classifying the blockchain-based platform as a form of illegal online gambling.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Updates Non-Profit Sector Terrorism Financing Risk Indicators

27/05/2026

AUSTRAC has updated its risk assessment for the non-profit sector, detailing new risk signals for financial institutions.

Climate Risk

New Zealand FMA Demands Sharper Focus on Physical Climate Risks

27/05/2026

FMA found that reporting entities are failing to adequately explain how physical climate hazards translate into material business risks.

Structural Regulation

Japan FSA Urges Listed Firms to Prioritise Growth, Deploy Cash Reserves

27/05/2026

The regulator is also threatening to remove institutional investors as Stewardship Code signatories if they fail to promote long-term growth at investee companies.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong MPFA Uncovers Fraudulent Early Pension Withdrawal Applications

27/05/2026

The regulator is leveraging its new centralised eMPF platform to detect and block fraudulent early withdrawal claims using forged documents.

Operational Risk

Australia Proposes Higher Supervisory Levies for 2026-27

27/05/2026

The Australian government is seeking industry feedback on a proposed 5.2 percent hike in supervisory levies to AUD 297.3 million, driven by increased costs at APRA and the ATO.

Market Abuse

Korea Scraps Cap on Whistleblower Rewards for Market Abuse

27/05/2026

Regulators will remove limits on rewards for reporting stock manipulation and accounting fraud in a bid to strengthen enforcement and encourage early detection of misconduct.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand Accelerates Plans for Crypto ETFs and On-Chain Settlement

26/05/2026

The SEC is advancing plans for spot crypto ETFs, tokenisation, and a unified on-chain settlement system, positioning digital assets as a core strategic priority.

Trading & Investment

Korea Launches Public Growth Fund with First-Loss Protection

26/05/2026

Seoul is channelling public savings into high-tech industries via a new KRW 600 billion fund that offers government loss absorption and tax incentives to retail investors.