Structural Regulation

SFC Chief Outlines Five-Point Strategy for Maintaining Market Resilience

06/03/2026

Julia Leung warns against complacency amid market buoyancy, outlining a five-point strategy for APAC to build resilience through technology and collaboration.

Stablecoins

South Korea Discusses 'Phase 2' Crypto Law, Stablecoin Rules

06/03/2026

A government committee has reviewed proposals for a new Digital Asset Basic Act, including rules for stablecoins and exchange liability.

Tokenisation

Korea Launches Council to Detail Security Token Framework

05/03/2026

A new public-private body will design rules for issuance, distribution, and on-chain settlement ahead of the 2027 legal implementation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippines Drafts Protocol to Reverse Fraudulent Transactions

05/03/2026

The industry-wide framework aims to provide clearer and more reliable timelines for recovering funds stolen through scams and cyberattacks.

Trading & Investment

HSBC Asia Chief Proposes 'IPO Connect' for Greater Bay Area

05/03/2026

The proposal, modelled on the Stock Connect, aims to deepen financial integration by giving investors cross-border access to new listings.

Anti-Money Laundering

Taiwan Indicts 62 in Laundering Probe Linked to Prince Group

05/03/2026

Prosecutors allege the Cambodia-based conglomerate used shell companies and underground remittances to launder funds and disrupt Taiwan's financial order.

Reporting & Disclosures

Philippines Finance Group, State Bank Launch ESG Guide

05/03/2026

The guide provides practical advice on integrating ESG principles, with state-owned LANDBANK to distribute it to farmers and cooperatives.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea Revamps AML Evaluation to Reward Proactive Risk Management

05/03/2026

The updated framework will introduce qualitative assessments and risk-based penalties to encourage voluntary improvements by financial institutions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Hong Kong AFRC Fines Mazars, Grant Thornton for Audit Archiving Failures

05/03/2026

The firms were sanctioned for widespread and systemic breaches of the 60-day audit file archive requirement and related quality control deficiencies.