Crypto / Digital Assets

Japanese Lawmakers Launch Task Force to Draft On-Chain Finance Rules

26/03/2026

The new LDP project team aims to create a national framework for tokenised finance, putting pressure on regulators and financial institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Permits MPF Investment in Active ETFs with 10pc Cap

26/03/2026

The move gives pension funds access to a growing asset class, but with strict guardrails to manage risk for members.

AML / KYC

Taiwan Indicts 10 in US$1Bn Money Laundering Case Involving Macau Casinos

26/03/2026

Prosecutors have charged a gambling syndicate that used credit card overpayments and casino chip purchases to move illicit funds offshore.

Enforcement

SFC Imposes Lifetime Ban, HKD 17.4M Fine for Fund Misconduct

25/03/2026

A former investment analyst funnelled millions from a fund to a personal company through undisclosed, unsecured loans, prompting a lifetime exclusion.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Launches Institutional Stablecoin Index to Boost Transparency

25/03/2026

A Moody's affiliate and a major crypto exchange have partnered to create a benchmark, aiming to enhance market oversight and transparency.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange to Revise Rules to Combat 'Kimchi Premium' on Gold

25/03/2026

The move will allow direct supply from LBMA-accredited refiners to stabilise prices amid extreme volatility and a persistent domestic premium.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines SEC Ready for Court Battle Over PSE Director Term Limits

25/03/2026

The SEC is defending its plan to cap broker tenure on the PSE board, a move backed by business groups but opposed by long-serving directors.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Launches Tax-Break Accounts to Lure Retail Funds from Abroad

25/03/2026

New "Return to Domestic Market Accounts" offer major tax incentives but face complex rules and market scepticism.

Market Infrastructure

Australian Regulators Flag ‘Elevated’ Global Risks, Stress Crisis Readiness

25/03/2026

Australian regulators are on high alert over geopolitical tensions, focusing on crisis readiness, cyber resilience, and prudent lending.