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Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Pushes to Allow IPO Access for Mainland Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2026

Hong Kong seeking to create new regulated investment channels, including for IPO access, following crackdown on unauthorised cross-border trading.

FIs Urged to Tackle Wildlife Crime to Identify Organised Syndicates

By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2026

Experts say environmental crime is deeply linked to money laundering and sanctions evasion, urging banks to use available data to disrupt networks.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX to Cut Client Margin Requirements in Two-Phase Overhaul

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/06/2026

HKEX will reduce its client margin multiplier in a bid to boost capital efficiency and align with international standards.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

APG Co-Chair Details Findings from New Typologies Research

By Manesh Samtani | 22/06/2026

Speaking at a Regulation Asia event, Mitsutoshi Kajikawa shared preliminary insights from a major APG typologies project co-led by Indonesia and the UNODC.

Trading & Investment

KRX Delays Pre-market Launch to 2027 Amid Industry Pushback

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/06/2026

The Korea Exchange will launch its after-hours session in September but has postponed the pre-market opening, citing IT burdens and industry concerns.

AI Risk & Governance

Japan Drafts Updated AI Strategy to Account for 'Mythos-class’ AI Models

By Mark Johnston | 22/06/2026

A draft revision to Japan’s AI Basic Plan flags escalating cyberattack and disinformation risks from advanced models, signalling a more agile approach to regulation.

Cybersecurity

Taiwan Issues Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Guide

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2026

The FSC has released a detailed, risk-based roadmap for the industry’s transition to post-quantum cryptography, mandating a 2035 completion target.

AI Risk & Governance

Korea Finalises Detailed AI Rulebook for Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2026

Regulators have released detailed guidelines for AI, mandating a risk-based framework, human-in-the-loop for high-risk systems, and specific measures for financial stability.

Cybersecurity

IOSCO Report Finds SupTech No Longer Experimental, But Adoption Uneven

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2026

Global survey finds regulators are integrating technology into core supervision, but face significant funding, skills, and cybersecurity challenges.