Cryptocurrency

India Shelves Plan to Issue Crypto Policy Paper, Cites RBI Resistance

01/04/2026

India has indefinitely delayed a planned policy paper on cryptocurrency, citing persistent opposition from the central bank.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia's SC Halts Plan for Bursa Regulatory Subsidiary

01/04/2026

The regulator has cited governance enhancements at the exchange, including a strengthened conflicts committee, as making the proposed structural separation unnecessary for now.

Structural Regulation

SCBX Forms New Corporate Vehicle for Virtual Bank Venture

01/04/2026

SCBX-led consortium formalises structure ahead of a planned THB 5 billion capital injection and operational readiness assessment.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korean Court Upholds Heavy Sentences in Landmark Crypto Fraud Case

27/03/2026

Court sentences leaders to 12 and 9 years in prison for a KRW 46 billion fraud that exploited NFT and metaverse hype.

Data Privacy

Philippine Regulators Unite to Crack Down on Online Lender Abuses

27/03/2026

Joint advisory warns online lending platforms of licence revocation and other penalties for illegal data processing and abusive debt collection.

Credit Risk

Philippine Consumer Credit Surge Requires Vigilant Oversight: AMRO

26/03/2026

New analysis highlights the need for prudent risk management and strong regulatory oversight as unsecured lending grows rapidly.

Operational Risk

China NFRA Launches Audits of Major Insurers, Focusing on Investment Risks

24/03/2026

On-site inspections of five insurers and nine asset managers will scrutinise investment activities, operational compliance, and capital use amid growing assets.

Reporting & Disclosures

Korea Ruling Party Proposes Accelerated Timeline for ESG Disclosures

18/03/2026

Proposal aims to align with ISSB standards, making disclosures statutory and bringing forward the Scope 3 deadline by two years.

Structural Regulation

Japan Cabinet Approves Bill to Create CFIUS-Style Screening Body

18/03/2026

The government has approved a bill to create a new cross-ministerial body for screening foreign investments on national security grounds.