Cybersecurity

Korea Overhauls Cyber Defence Framework Following Widespread Hacks

09/11/2026

South Korea is overhauling its financial cyber defence framework and auditing 580 firms following AI-driven cyberattacks that breached 37 companies.

Stablecoins

Taiwan Proposes Designating Stablecoin Issuers as Financial Institutions

09/11/2026

The FSC has proposed classifying stablecoin issuers as financial institutions, advancing a comprehensive new regulatory framework for digital assets.

Market Risk

Korea Suspends Margin Collateral Rules to Stem Market Rout

09/11/2026

South Korean regulators have temporarily waived the 140 percent margin loan collateral requirement for brokerages to prevent forced liquidations.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Imposes Short-Selling Curbs, Activates Stabilisation Fund

09/11/2026

The FSC has introduced strict short-selling limits and authorised state fund interventions to stabilise its plunging stock market.

Sustainable Finance

Hong Kong, BVI Pact to Strengthen Financial Services Cooperation

06/11/2026

BVI and Hong Kong have established a new framework to deepen collaboration across green finance and fintech.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong Concludes Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit

06/11/2026

Leaders detailed plans to officially launch a new gold clearing system and highlighted new collateral rules and expanded RMB facilities.

Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong Passes Legislation for Crypto Tax Reporting Framework

05/11/2026

Hong Kong will require crypto-asset service providers to collect user transaction data starting in 2027 to combat tax evasion.

Payments & Settlements

FSDC Outlines Roadmap to Transform Hong Kong into Digital Payment Hub

05/11/2026

The FSDC has proposed five policy recommendations to position Hong Kong as a trusted, multi-currency, and multi-rail payment hub.

Cybersecurity

Australian Regulators Urge Banks to Boost AI and Cyber Resilience

05/11/2026

The Council of Financial Regulators has reiterated calls for FIs to bolster operational resilience against complex AI threats.