Alternative Markets

Japan FSA Warns on Retail Private Asset Products

10/11/2026

The FSA is urging financial institutions to exercise caution when offering overseas private asset investments to retail clients.

Structural Regulation

Korea Proposes Emergency Powers to Adjust ETF Leverage Ratios

10/11/2026

A new bill would grant the FSC emergency authority to adjust ETF leverage ratios and suspend trading without unitholder approval.

Cybersecurity

Chainalysis Suffers Major Data Breach Following AI Cyberattack

10/11/2026

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has suffered a major data breach exposing all user credentials, disrupting critical compliance and transaction monitoring services.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Taiwan Futures Exchange Expands OTC Clearing Risk Monitoring

10/11/2026

TAIFEX has upgraded its OTC derivatives clearing system to help members monitor proprietary account risks and optimise capital deployment.

Resolution & Recovery

Korea Details KDIC Funding, Payout Mechanics for Rapid Resolution Regime

10/11/2026

South Korea has proposed amendments to the Depositor Protection Act to establish the funding and payout mechanics for its new rapid resolution framework.

Cryptocurrency

Thai SEC Files Criminal Complaint Against Bitget, Orders Access Block

10/11/2026

The regulator said the crypto platform targeted Thai investors and charged transaction fees without the required licence between 2022 and 2025.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong and Laos Sign Double Taxation Agreement

10/11/2026

Hong Kong and Laos have executed a comprehensive tax agreement to reduce withholding rates and prevent double taxation for cross-border investors.

Data Privacy

Hong Kong PCPD Warns Firms on Third-Party Cyber Risks

10/11/2026

The PCPD has urged organisations to strengthen third-party risk management following a string of corporate data breaches.

Payments & Settlements

India’s IFSCA Grants Razorpay Final Licence to Operate from GIFT City

10/11/2026

The authorisation allows Razorpay to facilitate cross-border fund transfers and multi-currency services, including infrastructure for overseas investments by Indian residents.