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.

Cybersecurity

Korea: Relaxed Network Separation Rules to Benefit Only Seven Savings Banks

27/10/2026

Despite lowered thresholds set by the FSC, just seven savings banks in the greater Seoul area qualify to test eased network separation rules.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

South Korea Ramps Up Southeast Asia Scam Crackdown

27/10/2026

Action by the inter-agency task force led to the arrest of 834 suspects and repatriation of 655 fugitives in the region, even as voice-phishing losses decreased.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Plans New VASP Disclosure Rules Following Blockchain Scam

27/10/2026

The FSS has issued a consumer alert and outlined new disclosure requirements following a USD 2 million cryptocurrency scam.