AI Risk & Governance

Hong Kong SFC Considers New Guidance for Agentic AI

07/09/2026

The SFC is mulling new guidance for firms on agentic AI, while also planning to expand the use of RMB-denominated assets as collateral by year-end.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Task Force Cuts Voice Phishing Damage by 43 Percent

06/09/2026

Multi-agency task force reduced voice phishing incidents and financial losses through a combination of AI-powered systems, rapid response measures, and legal reforms.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

ASIC: Scams and Governance Failures Dominate Misconduct Reports

05/09/2026

ASIC received over 9,800 misconduct reports in six months, with scams making up 17% and issues around corporate governance also prominent.

Structural Regulation

Korea Delays Stricter Stock Delisting Rules, Amends Calculation Method

05/09/2026

The government will postpone raising market capitalisation thresholds for Kospi and KOSDAQ by six months, citing market conditions and corporate feedback.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Australia Unveils National Strategy to Drive Financial Innovation

04/09/2026

The government has launched a new plan to modernise financial regulation, enhance industry collaboration, and support the development of new technologies.

KYC & CDD

HKMA Updates Remote Onboarding Guidance Over AI Risks

04/09/2026

The HKMA has issued updated guidance for remote customer on-boarding, requiring firms to combat rising AI-driven fraud risks through continuous system updates.

Two Korean VASPs Found in Breach of Mandatory Insurance Rule

04/09/2026

Regulators have found two crypto-to-crypto exchanges violating the law by operating without mandatory liability insurance.

Alternative Markets

Australia's NSX to Challenge ASX with Lighter-Touch Regime, Global Focus

04/09/2026

NSX is planning to establish a niche for mid-cap companies and less costly regulatory framework while targeting international firms and capital.

Trading & Investment

SFC Enhances Guidance for Funds with Private Market Exposure

03/09/2026

New guidance introduces enhanced disclosure requirements and a ‘complex product’ designation for retail funds with significant exposure to private credit and equity.