KYC & CDD

Thailand Tightens Foreign Exchange Rules for Inflows and Gold

13/10/2026

BOT has introduced stricter documentation requirements for foreign currency inflows to ensure transactions reflect genuine trade.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASX to Defend Against Shareholder Lawsuit Over Failed CHESS Project

13/10/2026

ASX will oppose a shareholder's application to sue former directors and officers over the previous CHESS project.

Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong Stock Exchange Lists Second Spot Solana ETF

13/10/2026

Pando Finance is launching a spot Solana ETF on HKEX, utilising regulated local platforms for trading and custody.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Vietnam Tightens Biometric Rules to Combat AI Fraud

13/10/2026

The SBV will enforce strict anti-deepfake standards and introduce transaction delay mechanisms in 2027 to protect digital accounts.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Proposes Law to Strengthen State-Owned Entity Governance

13/10/2026

Malaysia is finalising legislation to tighten the oversight of government-owned companies and statutory bodies to prevent future financial scandals like1MDB.

Trading & Investment

Korean Regulators Apologise Over Rollout of Single-stock Leveraged ETFs

13/10/2026

The regulator and central bank have issued public apologies for inadequate risk warnings and oversight following the controversial launch of single-stock leveraged ETFs.

Sustainable Finance

Thailand Exchange Advances Climate Finance Mechanisms

13/10/2026

The SET is expanding its regulatory and market role to support the corporate transition to a low-carbon economy through new carbon and data platforms.

Supervision & Enforcement

Malaysia Continuing International Pursuit of 1MDB Assets: MOF

13/10/2026

The government has recovered MYR 31.3 billion in funds linked to 1MDB, but will still have to bear MYR 20.1 billion in obligations if no additional funds are recovered.

Stablecoins

Korea: Gwangju Bank, Toss Complete Stablecoin QR Payment Trial

13/10/2026

Gwangju Bank and Toss have successfully tested stablecoin QR payments as lawmakers prepare new digital asset legislation.