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South Korea Delays Launch of Extended Stock Trading Hours

By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

Korea Exchange has postponed its new pre- and after-market sessions to September following industry calls for more system testing.

Capital / Liquidity

ASIC Proposes Tougher Capital Rules for Fund Managers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2026

ASIC has launched a consultation to increase net tangible asset requirements for responsible entities, citing recent scheme collapses and market changes.

Fintech / Regtech

China's NIFA Issues Security Alert on 'Openclaw' AI Agent

By Mark Johnston | 18/03/2026

China's internet finance body has warned firms and consumers about financial loss, data compliance, and fraud risks from the popular open-source AI tool.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australia Senate Panel Endorses Bill on Digital Assets Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026

A parliamentary committee has recommended passing a landmark crypto bill, but the opposition wants a two-year review and action on 'debanking'.

AML / KYC

INTERPOL Calls for APAC Regulatory Overhaul as AI-Driven Fraud Surges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026

New report details growing threat from 'Fraud-as-a-Service' and calls for updated KYC/AML rules for virtual asset service providers.

AML / KYC

KoFIU Imposes Six-Month Suspension, KRW 36.8 Billion Fine on Bithumb

By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2026

The crypto exchange was penalised for millions of AML breaches, including transactions with unregistered overseas virtual asset service providers.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA to Consult on Amendments to Capital and Liquidity Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026

APRA plans to tighten liquidity rules for authorised deposit-taking institutions, citing global risks, while recalibrating capital settings to support investment.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Proposes Rule Amendments for Digital Currency ETFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

The proposed amendments aim to enable listing of digital currency ETFs with enhanced disclosures, risk warnings and investor safeguards.

AML / KYC

New Zealand Proposes Banks Bear 85pc of New AML Levies

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2026

The government has launched a consultation on funding its AML/CFT regime, with high-risk sectors set to cover most costs via a new levy system.