Structural Regulation

Korea: SK Hynix Halts Plans to List Subsidiary in the US

26/10/2026

SK Hynix has abandoned plans to list its US subsidiary Solidigm on the Nasdaq following opposition from domestic shareholders and regulators.

Market Abuse

SFC Takes Taste Gourmet Execs to Tribunal for Alleged Share Manipulation

26/10/2026

The SFC has commenced tribunal proceedings against Taste Gourmet executives and associates for allegedly manipulating shares to meet a Main Board transfer threshold.

Structural Regulation

US Think Tanks Urge Trade Probe into Korea's Antitrust Penalties

26/10/2026

A US think tank has called for a trade investigation into KFTC, alleging disproportionate fines against US technology firms.

Data Privacy

Korea Revises Penalty Framework for Credit Information Act Violations

26/10/2026

The FSC has overhauled the penalty calculation standards for credit information violations to enhance proportionality and predictability.

Cybersecurity

Korea Expands Mandatory Cybersecurity Disclosures to All Listed Firms, FIs

26/10/2026

South Korea will require all exchange-listed companies and financial institutions to disclose their information security investments and staffing starting in 2027.

Credit Risk

Japan Weighs Tax Curbs on Short-Term Property Trades

26/10/2026

Japan's ruling LDP is considering stricter tax measures on short-term property resales to cool soaring urban condominium prices.

Credit Risk

China Halts Asset Management Conduit Deals In Bad Debt Crackdown

26/10/2026

Chinese regulators have ordered asset management companies to cease acting as conduits for outside investors in the distressed debt market.

Custody & Infrastructure

Standard Chartered to Acquire Zodia Custody

23/10/2026

Standard Chartered has signed definitive agreements to acquire Zodia Custody, integrating the firm's regulated digital asset operations into its securities services.

Structural Regulation

Daiwa, Mizuho Secure Approvals for Wholly Owned China Securities Units

23/10/2026

Japanese financial groups Daiwa and Mizuho have cleared final regulatory hurdles to launch wholly owned securities businesses in mainland China.