Tokenisation

Korea Finalises Policy Roadmap for Introducing Security Tokens

08/09/2026

Regulators have detailed a three-phase plan for tokenising traditional assets, setting new investor protection rules and technical standards for platforms.

Anti-Money Laundering

New Zealand Proposes Updates to AML Law with Risk-Based Focus

08/09/2026

The bill will grant firms more flexibility on CDD while introducing significantly tougher enforcement powers and penalties.

Stablecoins

Taiwan Preparing to Launch New Crypto Licensing Regime in Q1 2027

07/09/2026

New rules based on the Virtual Asset Services Act will create a full licensing framework, including a two-tier approach for domestic and foreign stablecoins.

Structural Regulation

SET Revises Listing Rules to Attract New Economy and Foreign Firms

07/09/2026

The SET has relaxed listing criteria to attract 'new economy' companies and foreign issuers, and revised its post-IPO lock-up rules.

Capital Adequacy

BIS Urges Tailored, Proportional Regulation for Small Banks

07/09/2026

A new paper from the FSI examines how jurisdictions are simplifying rules, highlighting China’s approach.

AI Risk & Governance

Hong Kong SFC Considers New Guidance for Agentic AI

07/09/2026

The SFC is mulling new guidance for firms on agentic AI, while also planning to expand the use of RMB-denominated assets as collateral by year-end.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Task Force Cuts Voice Phishing Damage by 43 Percent

06/09/2026

Multi-agency task force reduced voice phishing incidents and financial losses through a combination of AI-powered systems, rapid response measures, and legal reforms.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

ASIC: Scams and Governance Failures Dominate Misconduct Reports

05/09/2026

ASIC received over 9,800 misconduct reports in six months, with scams making up 17% and issues around corporate governance also prominent.

Structural Regulation

Korea Delays Stricter Stock Delisting Rules, Amends Calculation Method

05/09/2026

The government will postpone raising market capitalisation thresholds for Kospi and KOSDAQ by six months, citing market conditions and corporate feedback.