Trading & Investment

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.

Anti-Money Laundering

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.

Market Abuse

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.

Stablecoins

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.

Structural Regulation

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.

Structural Regulation

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.

Trading & Investment

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.

Emerging Prudential Risks

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.

Structural Regulation

Korea's Two-Tier Kosdaq Plan Sparks Debate on Market Polarisation

24/03/2026

Supporters see a path to enhanced visibility for 'star' firms, while sceptics warn of deepening divisions and point to the struggles of a previous premium segment.