Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Chinese Regulators Issue Joint Warning on 'Rights Protection' Scams

10/02/2026

Five key agencies caution against agents using social media to falsely promise full insurance refunds, debt clearance, and investment fee returns.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

China Regulator Uncovers Major Violations in 2025 IPO Inspections

10/02/2026

Two firms and their intermediary institutions face investigation for suspected fraud, while the CSRC notes a sharp drop in companies withdrawing applications upon inspection, signalling improved filing quality.

Stablecoins

NH NongHyup Bank Advances Won Stablecoin Plans with Fireblocks

09/02/2026

The bank and digital asset firm are exploring a trust-based model for a potential Korean won stablecoin and are already collaborating on a tax refund PoC.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS Sanctions Insurance Agencies for Sales Misconduct

09/02/2026

FSS issues multi-billion won fine and business suspension for illegal commissions, along with other penalties for improper policy churning.

Cybersecurity

Korea FSS Penalises Major Insurer for IT Governance Failures

09/02/2026

Insurer fined KRW 124 million for widespread failures, including unencrypted customer data, system errors, and unauthorised employee access to information

Market Risk

SEBI Scraps Expiry-Day Margin Benefit for Single-Stock Derivatives

06/02/2026

The move aligns single-stock contracts with index derivatives and aims to curb systemic risk from sudden margin shortfalls on expiry days.

Structural Regulation

Shanghai Launches Home Purchase Scheme to Stabilise Property Market

06/02/2026

The pilot programme in three key districts will use state-owned firms, backed by a major bank, to buy second-hand properties for affordable rental housing.

Trading & Investment

KRX Unveils a Multi-pronged Strategy to Boost Competitiveness

06/02/2026

KRX to introduce 24-hour trading and stricter delisting rules as part of efforts to achieve inclusion in the MSCI developed markets index.

Resolution & Recovery

Singapore Makes Small Business Insolvency Scheme Permanent

06/02/2026

New framework simplifies eligibility with a SGD 2 million liability cap and streamlines out-of-court processes for restructuring and winding up.