Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan Police Arrest Six Over JPY 87 Billion Unlicensed Investment Scheme

19/05/2026

Six individuals, including an executive from Global Investment Lab, were arrested for illegally soliciting funds for an overseas financial product without registration.

Tokenisation

Australia Outlines Roadmap for Wholesale Tokenised Markets

19/05/2026

The RBA and DFCRC have released findings from Project Acacia, proposing a new multi-agency programme to address regulatory uncertainty and foster innovation in tokenised finance.

Structural Regulation

Investors Fear Japan May Weaken Corporate Governance Reforms

19/05/2026

Proposed revisions to Japan’s Corporate Governance Code and Companies Act are drawing criticism for favouring corporate interests over investor protection and shareholder rights.

Structural Regulation

Philippines Proposes Tiered Public Float Rules to Boost IPOs

18/05/2026

The PSE has unveiled draft rules, aligning with an SEC directive to introduce a tiered public ownership framework for new listings.

Sustainable Finance

Hong Kong Issues Guide for Tech Sector Transition Finance

18/05/2026

Regulators have released a practical guide to help financial firms assess and fund the climate transition of the technology sector.

Cybersecurity

Korea Orders Lenders to Overhaul Security After Hacks

18/05/2026

The FSS has directed moneylending firms to strengthen cybersecurity following a series of hacking incidents and customer data leaks.

Credit Risk

Korea to Liquidate Bad Bank After ‘Predatory Finance’ Rebuke

18/05/2026

Financial authorities have ordered the sale of a 23-year-old delinquent debt portfolio following sharp criticism from the country’s president.

Stablecoins

Japan Blockchain Foundation to Issue Trust-Type JPY Stablecoin

18/05/2026

The ‘EJPY’ stablecoin is designed to be compliant with Japan's legal framework for electronic payment instruments.

Structural Regulation

FinTech Alliance.PH Backs Proposal on BSP Oversight for Online Lenders

18/05/2026

The proposal is aimed at streamlining compliance, reducing regulatory arbitrage, and creating clearer policies for the fast-growing digital lending sector.