Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australian Firms Face 14 August Deadline for AFCA Membership

10/08/2026

Banks, telcos and digital platforms must apply to join Australia's financial complaints authority by mid-August to meet new anti-scam obligations.

Resolution & Recovery

Australia Defers Overhaul of Insolvency Law Pending Broader Inquiry

10/08/2026

The government has supported in-principle dozens of recommendations to reform insolvency laws but will defer major changes pending a broader economic review.

Sustainable Finance

Japan Experts Urge Broader Scope for Sustainable Finance

10/08/2026

An expert panel has advised the FSA that sustainable finance must expand to cover adaptation, nature, and system-level risks.

Cryptocurrency

Korea: Bithumb IPO Path Clouded by Regulatory and Legal Risks

08/08/2026

South Korea’s second-largest crypto exchange is facing consumer lawsuits and its Bitcoin overpayment incident from earlier this year.

Payments & Settlements

Philippines to Amend Rules on RTGS Liquidity Facilities

07/08/2026

The BSP has proposed amendments to its rules to provide liquidity to payment system participants throughout the RTGS system’s extended hours.

Cryptocurrency

Japan FSA Establishes Dedicated Crypto and Stablecoin Division

07/08/2026

The FSA has announced a major reorganisation, creating a dedicated division for crypto assets and stablecoins to strengthen its supervisory framework.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Global Banks Warn Korea Over Rushed T+1 Settlement Shift

07/08/2026

Global lenders are cautioning that the proposed timeline is too short, citing significant operational risks from automation gaps and cross-border complexities.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Launches New Strategy to Support Small Business Directors

07/08/2026

ASIC has released a new strategy and digital resources to help small business directors understand and meet their obligations.

Tokenisation

Hong Kong Consortium Launches Tokenised Securities Framework

06/08/2026

A new framework has launched in Hong Kong to create a standardised and regulated infrastructure for the entire lifecycle of tokenised securities.