AI Risk & Governance

NAB Job Cuts Spark Political Scrutiny over AI and Offshoring Risks

27/10/2026

Australian lawmakers are demanding greater transparency from banks regarding the impact of AI and offshoring on compliance and risk.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Scraps Risk Disclosure Rule for Innovation Board

27/10/2026

TWSE will remove the risk disclosure requirement for its Innovation Board to boost retail and institutional participation.

Cryptocurrency

BOK Set to Implement Reporting Requirements for Cross-Border Crypto

27/10/2026

The reporting rules will require VASPs to submit daily transaction data and monthly user balances to curb illegal foreign exchange activities.

Stablecoins

Japan Weighs Stablecoins for Tourist Tax Refunds

27/10/2026

Japan is exploring the use of stablecoins for tourist tax refunds as the nation transitions to a post-departure reimbursement framework.

Trading & Investment

BSE India Signs Partnership to Expand Electronic Gold Receipts Market

27/10/2026

The collaboration aims to enhance liquidity, transparency, and the financialisation of domestic gold through SEBI-regulated, exchange-traded electronic receipts.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines: Lawmaker Urges Probe into POGO-Linked Political Financing

27/10/2026

Lawmaker called on financial intelligence and law enforcement agencies to investigate suspected illicit political funding tied to illegal offshore gaming operators.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Targets November Launch For IFC Transactions

27/10/2026

Vietnam is accelerating the launch of its international financial centres, pushing for initial transactions by November alongside new supervisory and asset management frameworks.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Convicts Ex-MPF Agent Over Early Withdrawal Fraud

27/10/2026

A former insurance agent has been convicted in Hong Kong for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to illicitly withdraw mandatory provident fund assets.

Supervision & Enforcement

China to Strengthen Financial Supervision and Eliminate Regulatory Gaps

27/10/2026

China's NFRA has pledged to eliminate regulatory blind spots, crack down on illegal activities, and strictly penalise non-compliance.