AI, Technology & Data

Market Abuse

China Launches Crackdown on Online Capital Market Misinformation

By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2025

The CAC and the securities regulator are targeting accounts fabricating IPO policies and using AI to generate fake news.

Capital Adequacy

FSC Korea Sets Out Sweeping Reform Programme for 2026

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

FSC Chairman Lee Eog-weon, outlining a three-pronged strategy focused on "Productive Finance", "Inclusive Finance", and "Trusted Finance".

Structural Regulation

US Enacts Legislation to Curb Investments into China Tech and Military

By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2025

The 2026 National Defense Authorisation Act mandates strict oversight on outbound capital and blocking federal contracts for specific Chinese biotech firms.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSS Korea Identifies Consumer Protection Deficiencies at Eight FIs

By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2025

The FSS found significant governance gaps across the sector, ordering improvement plans and management interviews for lagging institutions.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Suspends eKYC for Pension Platform After Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

Authorities have suspended the digital verification process and launched a multi-agency review after scammers used forged IDs to steal funds via the new eMPF Platform.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia to Launch Dedicated Digital Bank Supervision Unit in 2026

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

Indonesia’s OJK will establish dedicated departments for digital banking supervision and MSME development effective 2026.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Thai Supreme Court Shifts Fraud Liability to Banks

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

The ruling places the burden of proof on financial institutions, but consumer protection is not automatic and requires specific actions.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Interpol Convenes Asian Nations to Forge Anti-Scam Centre Strategy

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

A five-day meeting brought together Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines to learn from regional experts and develop national strategies against fraud.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Taiwan FSC to Target Fraud, VASP Risks in 2026 Examinations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

The examinations plan for 2026 signals a heightened focus on financial crime and mis-selling, while introducing key new requirements for VASPs and cloud security.