Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Gazettes Bill to Enhance Tax Regimes for Funds and Family Offices

15/06/2026

The bill expands eligible investments to include digital assets and private credit, and introduces new economic substance rules to attract investment and reinforce the city's hub status.

Cryptocurrency

Philippines Central Bank Sets New Rules for Crypto Asset Listings

15/06/2026

The BSP has detailed a new framework requiring VASPs to conduct robust due diligence before listing coins or tokens.

Operational Risk

HKMA Finalises Rules for New Consumer Credit Data-Sharing Regime

15/06/2026

The HKMA has finalised rules for its new credit data-sharing model, requiring banks to use multiple credit reference agencies and conduct annual switch-over drills to ensure operational resilience.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia Expands AFCA's Role to Cover New Scams Framework

15/06/2026

AFCA has been authorised to act as the single external dispute resolution body for scams, bringing banks, telcos and digital platforms under one framework.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Bithumb CEO Named Suspect in South Korea Bribery Probe

15/06/2026

Bithumb CEO named a suspect in a bribery investigation involving the hiring of a lawmaker’s son, adding to the firm’s legal and regulatory challenges.

Credit Risk

South Korea Moves to Rein in Surging Household Debt

15/06/2026

Regulators have activated an emergency system and are pressing banks to curb credit lines following a sharp, credit-fuelled rise in household borrowing in May.

Alternative Markets

Korea to Launch Public-Private Platform to Boost Venture Capital

12/06/2026

The FSS is partnering with Naver Pay to launch a new platform aimed at tackling information asymmetry and revitalising the venture capital market.

Cryptocurrency

Philippine Regulators Clarify Rules for Binance Sandbox Entry

12/06/2026

The BSP has stated that global crypto exchange Binance and its local partner lack a VASP licence, despite receiving approval to test services in the SEC's sandbox.

Structural Regulation

Philippines Issues Draft Rules on Lifting Ban on Online Lenders

12/06/2026

The SEC has released revised draft rules to lift a moratorium on online lending platforms, proposing higher capital requirements and stronger consumer protection measures.