Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore's Cyber Command is Using AI to Combat Scams

25/09/2026

Singapore's newly formed Cyber Command is utilising AI to disrupt sophisticated, tech-enabled financial scams at scale.

Market Data & Technology

Korea Exchange Introduces New Industry Classification Standard

25/09/2026

KRX has launched a bespoke industry classification framework to better reflect domestic market structures and facilitate index development.

Payments & Settlements

HKMA, Bank Indonesia Sign MoU on Cross-Border QR Payments

25/09/2026

HKMA and BI aim to establish an effective co-operation mechanism to promote faster, more transparent, and inclusive cross-border payments.

Market Data & Technology

Philippines Commences Work on Upgrading PSE Disclosure System

25/09/2026

KRX is overseeing the project to upgrade the PSE's electronic disclosure system to enhance regulatory reporting and integrate XBRL standards.

Trading & Investment

South Korea Moves to Ban Margin Trading by Minors

25/09/2026

The proposed rules would prohibit investors under 19 from margin trading and follow a 66.7 percent increase in margin balances among investors under 20.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong and ASEAN Sign Protocol to Enhance Investment Protection

25/09/2026

Hong Kong and ASEAN have signed an amended investment agreement to guarantee non-discriminatory treatment and strengthen cross-border legal protections.

Tokenisation

US SEC Grants Five-Year Exemption For Tokenised Stock Trading

24/09/2026

The US SEC issued a temporary exemption allowing the secondary trading of tokenised equities on public blockchains.

Liquidity Risk

BOK Warns of Growing Vulnerabilities at Securities Firms

24/09/2026

BOK has warned that domestic securities firms face growing liquidity and credit risks despite achieving record profits.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Approves DragonFi for Global Equities Sandbox

24/09/2026

DragonFi Securities has become the first Philippine broker-dealer authorised to offer global equities and ETFs through the SEC's regulatory sandbox.