Trading & Investment

KRX Inks 24-Hour Derivatives Deals with Eurex and ICE

11/03/2026

KRX will sign agreements with Eurex and ICE to expand trading access as part of its bid for inclusion in the MSCI Developed Markets Index.

Trading & Investment

Korea Urges Banks to Accelerate Shift to 'Productive Finance'

11/03/2026

The FSC has urged financial firms to support the real economy's structural change, warning that market performance will be the ultimate judge of success.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SFC Urges Industry Action Amid 40pc Surge in Investment Fraud

11/03/2026

Regulator reveals that a 24/7 payment-freeze mechanism has intercepted over 50 percent of targeted criminal funds, calling for greater industry cooperation.

Capital Adequacy

Korea Offers Immunity to FIs for KRW 150tn Growth Fund

11/03/2026

The FSC will shield financial firms from sanctions over potential losses on investments in strategic industries to encourage private sector participation.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Bans Another Adviser Over High-Risk Fund Advice

11/03/2026

ASIC has banned a financial adviser for providing inappropriate advice on high-risk investments to superannuation clients, amid a wider probe.

Payments & Settlements

RBA Warns of Stalled Progress on Australia's Payments Modernisation

11/03/2026

The RBA has warned of slowing momentum and a lack of industry consensus on payments modernisation after a 2030 deadline was scrapped.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Proposes New Rules for Disclosing Derivative-Based Interests

11/03/2026

ASIC has released draft rules to capture economic interests in listed companies held via equity derivatives, proposing key exemptions for market makers.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS Sanctions Asset Managers for Control Failures

11/03/2026

The FSS has fined two firms for breaches including the use of nominee accounts and failures in shareholder reporting.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Proposes Changes to Crypto Market Investigation Rules

11/03/2026

The FSC plans to expand its unfair trading investigation committee and adjust criteria for imposing penalties on misconduct.