Cybersecurity

Korea Launches Upgraded Credit Information System

14/10/2026

KCIS has completed a major overhaul of its general credit information infrastructure to enhance processing capacity and cybersecurity.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Tightens IPO Listing Rules to Enhance Market Integrity

14/10/2026

The IDX has introduced stricter listing requirements, including retained earnings mandates, to strengthen investor protection and market quality.

Credit Risk

Korea Implements New Statute of Limitations Rule for Bad Debt

14/10/2026

The FSC and FSS have introduced a conditional bad debt recognition system to prevent financial institutions from endlessly extending debt collections.

Alternative Markets

Korea FSS to Inspect Internal Controls at PE Fund Managers

14/10/2026

The FSS will review internal control systems at 30 private equity fund managers to restore market confidence.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Authorities Scrutinise Binance's Compliance with 2023 Settlement Agreement

14/10/2026

US prosecutors are investigating whether Binance breached its 2023 settlement after internal records revealed an Iranian network processed USD 850 million through the platform.

Sustainable Finance

Philippines SEC Proposes Exchange-Led Green Equity Rules

14/10/2026

The SEC is consulting on proposed revisions that would shift oversight of green equity labels to stock exchanges.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysia Proposes Settlement with Deutsche Bank Over 1MDB

14/10/2026

The proposed settlement concerns a USD 1.1 billion claim over three wire transfers in 2009 and 2011, as Malaysia pursues 1MDB recoveries.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

UK Freezes London Properties Linked to Prince Group Finance Chief

14/10/2026

UK authorities have frozen luxury London properties and crypto assets tied to the Prince Group amid an international illicit finance crackdown.

DeFi & Web3

MAS Signals Decentralised Crypto is Outside its Purview - Reports

14/10/2026

MAS says the decentralised perpetual futures platform falls outside its jurisdiction despite its Singapore corporate registration and local team.