Structural Regulation

Hong Kong SFC Issues Updated Guidance on Enhanced Retail Fund Regime

29/10/2026

The SFC has published comprehensive guidance to help the financial industry implement the revised retail fund regulatory framework.

Cybersecurity

Korean Financial Sector Suffers fresh Wave of Cybersecurity Breaches

29/10/2026

South Korean regulators are pushing to apply stringent bank-level cybersecurity requirements to virtual asset providers after a new wave of hacks hit the financial sector.

Stablecoins

Japan's JPYC Stablecoin Falls Short of Adoption Target

29/10/2026

JPYC's circulation has struggled to meet expectations in its first year, prompting calls for Japan's regulators to ease strict remittance limits.

Supervision & Enforcement

AUSTRAC Sets 2026-27 Regulatory Targets, Details Enforcement Actions

29/10/2026

AUSTRC has outlined its upcoming regulatory priorities ahead of its FATF evaluation, alongside recent enforcement actions.

Structural Regulation

Philippine SEC Tightens Credit Rating Agency Rules

29/10/2026

The SEC has introduced strict new governance, capital, and transparency requirements for credit rating agencies to align with international standards.

Credit Risk

Korea Introduces Inclusive Finance Evaluation System for Banks

29/10/2026

The FSC and FSS will evaluate and publicly grade 17 domestic banks on their inclusive finance efforts starting next year.

Payments & Settlements

HKEX Expands Integrated Fund Platform with Nominee Services

29/10/2026

HKEX has launched the final operational phase of its integrated fund platform, enabling centralised fund distribution workflows.

Anti-Money Laundering

Report Calls for Stricter Regulation to Combat Southeast Asian Criminal Hubs

29/10/2026

A new report identifies four major criminal hubs in Southeast Asia, urging policymakers to strengthen AML frameworks and cross-border cooperation.

Liquidity Risk

Hong Kong Weighs Raising Deposit Protection Cap to HKD 1 Million

29/10/2026

HKMA is gathering data from banks ahead of a planned review of the DPS, potentially raising the limit.