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.

Cybersecurity

Korea to Ease Network Rules for AI Security Overhaul

26/05/2026

Regulators will relax network separation rules for eligible financial firms, allowing them to use high-performance AI to counter emerging cybersecurity threats.

Trading & Investment

Korea to Open Domestic ETF Market to Foreign Retail Investors

26/05/2026

Regulators will expand the scope of foreign omnibus accounts to include exchange-traded funds, part of a wider push to globalise the country's capital markets.

Market Abuse

Hong Kong Convicts Prominent Movie Producer of Insider Dealing

26/05/2026

A Hong Kong court has convicted a prominent movie producer of insider dealing after a prosecution brought by the SFC.

Reporting & Disclosures

Australia Faces Warnings Over Plan to Ease Corporate Reporting Rules

26/05/2026

The government’s budget plan to double financial reporting thresholds for mid-sized firms has drawn sharp criticism from accountants, who warn of unacceptable economic risks and a lack of consultation.