Securities / Derivatives

Korean Regulators Refer 11 to Prosecutors in Major Stock Manipulation Case

12/03/2026

The group, including financial professionals, allegedly used over KRW 100 billion and a company’s own treasury shares to manipulate prices.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia's ‘Confirmation of Payee’ Service Hits 100m-Uses Milestone

12/03/2026

The anti-scam system, part of a broader industry accord, is showing early success in preventing fraudulent and mistaken payments.

Crypto / Digital Assets

New Zealand FMA Calls for Digital Asset Law, Expands Fintech Sandbox

12/03/2026

The FMA has flagged the need for primary legislation for virtual assets, citing industry concerns over regulatory fragmentation.

Australia Passes New Tax on Large Superannuation Balances

12/03/2026

New legislation introduces an additional tax on retirement savings over AUD 3 million and boosts tax offsets for low-income earners.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Outlines 'Substance Over Form' Approach to Digital Asset Regulation

12/03/2026

A senior Australian regulator argues for integrating digital assets into existing financial laws, rejecting the need for entirely bespoke frameworks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand Seeks Interpol Red Notice in Major Crypto Fraud Case

12/03/2026

Authorities are pursuing a fugitive businessman accused of a cryptocurrency scheme with initial losses estimated at over THB 76 million.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Authorities Raid Citic Securities, Guotai Junan Offices - Reports

12/03/2026

The move marks a significant escalation of regulatory scrutiny into the city's financial sector amid a boom in capital markets activity.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines SEC Relaxes Rules for Early Stockholder Meetings

12/03/2026

The SEC has replaced the prior approval requirement with a 32-day notice period for listed companies scheduling early meetings.

Market Infrastructure

Korea Orders Review of Stress Test Frameworks Amid Mideast Crisis

12/03/2026

FSC orders review of scenario-based stress tests to identify 'weak links' in the financial system amid heightened market volatility and structural shifts.