Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Cambodia Claims Large-Scale Scam Compounds Have Been Eradicated

31/08/2026

Cambodian authorities say they have dismantled all large-scale online scam compounds, but rights groups and analysts question the long-term effectiveness of the crackdown.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS Calls Out Asset Managers Over Poor Proxy Voting Practices

31/08/2026

The FSS found over 40 percent of asset managers used boilerplate reasoning for votes, urging firms to improve stewardship practices.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Explores Merging GEM With Main Board Under New Rules

31/08/2026

The exchange is reportedly planning a new listing chapter to absorb the struggling growth market and attract smaller, pre-profit firms.

Structural Regulation

Philippines Proposes Major Overhaul of Margin Trading Rules

29/08/2026

The proposed framework would introduce risk-based standards, raise broker capital requirements, and delegate operational rulemaking to the stock exchange for margin financing.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Debates Scrapping 'One Exchange, One Bank' Crypto Rule

28/08/2026

A legislative proposal to allow crypto exchanges to partner with multiple banks is before parliament, but financial regulators are urging a cautious approach.

AI Risk & Governance

Hong Kong Regulators Announce First Cohort for GenAI Sandbox++

28/08/2026

Thirty financial institutions have been selected to test 36 generative AI use cases in an expanded cross-regulator sandbox initiative.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan Launches Anti-Scam Alliance with Big Tech and Banks

28/08/2026

The public-private coalition aims to dismantle scam networks by sharing intelligence across industries, following record financial losses and regulatory pressure on platforms.

Liquidity Risk

RBA Directs Banks on Transition to "Ample Reserves" Framework

28/08/2026

The RBA is shifting to a demand-driven system, telling banks they must prepare for more active liquidity management.

Payments & Settlements

NZ Payments Body Under Review as Part of Wider Regulatory Overhaul

28/08/2026

Payments NZ has launched an independent governance review as regulators push for greater competition, transparency, and modernisation in the country's payments landscape.