Cryptocurrency

Korea FSS Warns Young Crypto Users of Penalties Under New Law

26/05/2025

The FSS said crypto investors may still be held liable for violations even if they are unaware of the law or are following prior trading practices.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Puts Consumer Lease Industry on Notice Following Review

26/05/2025

ASIC finds evidence of customer harm despite consumer lease reforms. Providers are also shifting to alternative credit products.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

ACCC Publishes Final Report of Job Scam Fusion Cell

25/05/2025

The fusion cell’s work resulted in the removal of over 29,000 scam accounts and the blacklisting of 836 crypto wallets.

Structural Regulation

JSDA Proposes Revisions to Equity Crowdfunding Rules

25/05/2025

Under the proposed rule, telephone and in-person solicitation will be permitted for corporate investors, while remaining prohibited for individuals.

Market Abuse

SESC Conducts Insider Trading Probe into IR Japan Employee

24/05/2025

An employee allegedly leaked undisclosed IR data from client companies to an acquaintance who repeatedly traded shares using the information.

Market Risk

Japan FSA to Review Regional Banks for Deposit Outflow Risks

24/05/2025

The regulator will assess whether internal risk models are overly optimistic as 16 banks breach capital risk thresholds.

Cybersecurity

Korea Moves to Create New Cyber Threat Monitoring System

23/05/2025

The new platform will streamline cyber threat intelligence sharing and enhance digital monitoring across the financial sector.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASIC Tightens Audit and Sustainability Scrutiny for FY2025–26

23/05/2025

ASIC shifts to randomised audit file selection while enforcing first-time mandatory climate disclosure compliance.

Structural Regulation

US State Officials Call on SEC to Probe Listed Chinese Firms

23/05/2025

The state officials expressed concern over “opaque” reporting, security risks, and auditing as grounds for SEC action.