Payments & Settlements

Indonesia Set to Trial Cross-Border QRIS in Hong Kong, Timor-Leste

26/10/2026

Bank Indonesia will begin sandboxing cross-border QR payments in Hong Kong and Timor-Leste in Q4 2026.

Structural Regulation

Nextrade to Introduce Single-Price Auction for Pre-Market Trading

26/10/2026

South Korea's alternative trading system will implement a single-price auction mechanism to prevent price distortions during early pre-market sessions.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

FSS Korea, SK Telecom Step Up Voice Phishing Defences

26/10/2026

The regulator and telecom operator are combining financial fraud intelligence, AI-based detection and public education to strengthen protection against voice phishing.

Structural Regulation

Korea: SK Hynix Halts Plans to List Subsidiary in the US

26/10/2026

SK Hynix has abandoned plans to list its US subsidiary Solidigm on the Nasdaq following opposition from domestic shareholders and regulators.

Market Abuse

SFC Takes Taste Gourmet Execs to Tribunal for Alleged Share Manipulation

26/10/2026

The SFC has commenced tribunal proceedings against Taste Gourmet executives and associates for allegedly manipulating shares to meet a Main Board transfer threshold.

Structural Regulation

US Think Tanks Urge Trade Probe into Korea's Antitrust Penalties

26/10/2026

A US think tank has called for a trade investigation into KFTC, alleging disproportionate fines against US technology firms.

Data Privacy

Korea Revises Penalty Framework for Credit Information Act Violations

26/10/2026

The FSC has overhauled the penalty calculation standards for credit information violations to enhance proportionality and predictability.

Cybersecurity

Korea Expands Mandatory Cybersecurity Disclosures to All Listed Firms, FIs

26/10/2026

South Korea will require all exchange-listed companies and financial institutions to disclose their information security investments and staffing starting in 2027.

Credit Risk

Japan Weighs Tax Curbs on Short-Term Property Trades

26/10/2026

Japan's ruling LDP is considering stricter tax measures on short-term property resales to cool soaring urban condominium prices.