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    Anti-Money Laundering

    KoFIU Proposes Six-Month Suspension, CEO Reprimand for Bithumb

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/03/2026

    KoFIU cites AML failures, including dealings with unregistered overseas crypto platforms, ahead of a final decision expected on 16 March.

    Structural Regulation

    SC Malaysia Unveils Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2026

    The five-year blueprint aims to significantly grow the market, enhance inclusivity, and position Malaysia as a sustainable and regional financial hub.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore Police Arrests Capital Asia Directors, Freezes S$160m in AML Probe

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2026

    A joint operation by the police and MAS was initiated after receiving information about possible unlawful activities by the company.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Korea Orders Oil Price Controls, Deployment of Stabilisation Fund

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/03/2026

    President Lee Jaemyung orders direct price controls and expanded market fund as regulators direct brokers to bolster IT systems against extreme volatility.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    RBI Consults on Compensation Framework for Digital Payment Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

    RBI proposes draft guidelines for digital fraud compensation, offering one-time reimbursement up to INR 25,000, shared bank liability, and requiring customers to report fraud within five days.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    MAS to Review Corporate Governance Code to Boost Value Creation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

    MAS proposes updates to Singapore’s corporate governance code to strengthen board oversight, improve investor engagement and support sustainable shareholder value creation.

    Stablecoins

    Korea to Prohibit Corporate Investments into Stablecoins

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

    Regulators are preparing rules for listed companies to invest in digital assets, but will omit dollar-pegged tokens amid legal conflicts.

    Market Abuse

    CSRC Clarifies Short-Swing Trading Rules, Easing Path for Institutional Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

    New regulations provide key exemptions for professional investors and clarify calculation standards, aiming to curb insider trading while encouraging long-term capital.

    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Vows Sweeping Capital Market Reforms and Tougher Oversight

    By Mark Johnston | 09/03/2026

    CSRC chairman Wu Qing outlined plans to ease listing rules for innovative firms, crack down on fraud, and enhance investor protection to bolster market confidence.

    AI Risk & Governance

    ASIC Chair Calls on APAC Regulators to Collaborate on Innovation

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2026

    Joe Longo said ASIC will overhaul its own sandbox framework and urged regional alignment to avoid creating a "patchwork of standards" that encourages regulatory arbitrage.

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