Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Forms Taskforce to Tackle Online Payment Fraud

17/07/2026

Regulators and industry will develop standard guidelines for payment gateways to address gaps in existing fraud detection systems.

Capital Adequacy

Korea Designates Toss as First Big Tech Financial Conglomerate

17/07/2026

The fintech giant joins seven other groups, bringing it under stricter group-level supervision for capital adequacy and risk management.

Payments & Settlements

Korea Finalises New Rules for Payment Gateway Operators

17/07/2026

Regulators have introduced new obligations for payment gateway operators to enhance merchant protection and strengthen risk management in multi-layered payment structures.

Structural Regulation

Korea Unveils Sweeping Financial Reforms, Expands National Growth Fund

17/07/2026

The plan includes expanding a key investment fund to KRW 200 trillion and overhauling rules on corporate governance and capital markets.

Data Privacy

Australia Issues New Data Breach Guidance Amid Record Notifications

17/07/2026

Data breach notifications received by the OAIC hit a record high in 2025, with the financial services sector being the second-most affected industry.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Bans Another Former MWL Adviser in Shield Fund Saga

17/07/2026

The five-year ban is the latest in a series of regulatory actions related to the collapsed fund and advice firm MWL Financial Services.

Data Privacy

Vietnam Proposes New Law Banning 'Core' Data Exports

16/07/2026

A proposed law would ban the export of 'core' data and require security ministry approval for other key transfers, adding a new layer to the country's complex data regime.

Market Risk

Japan Signals Intention to Use GPIF to Bolster Domestic Bonds

16/07/2026

Finance minister Satsuki Katayama has hinted at a possible portfolio review for the world's largest pension fund, sparking speculation about a pivot towards domestic assets.

Structural Regulation

New Zealand Consults on Next Phase of Capital Markets Reforms

16/07/2026

New Zealand has launched a public consultation on a second phase of capital market reforms, targeting eight key areas to boost growth and competitiveness.