Market Abuse

ASIC Micro-Cap Probe Widens to Second Broker After Sydney Raids

02/09/2026

ASIC has expanded its investigation into irregular micro-cap trading to a second brokerage firm after federal police raided Sydney-based Evolution Capital.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSS Korea to Launch Inspections at KB Financial Group

02/09/2026

The regular inspection will focus on consumer protection, internal controls, and the sale of high-risk financial products.

Trading & Investment

South Korea to Open Government Bonds to Pension Savers

01/09/2026

The new system allows direct investment in 10- and 20-year government bonds through retirement accounts, with the first subscription opening next week.

Cybersecurity

SEBI Launches Cyber Suraksha Portal for Market Participants

01/09/2026

The centralised platform will share cybersecurity threat information with participants in the securities market, strengthening awareness.

Trading & Investment

Korea's Nextrade to Introduce Opening Auction After Volatility Spikes

01/09/2026

The move follows several incidents where extremely low trading volumes in the alternative trading system's premarket session caused significant price distortions.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Grants Crypto Exchange Operator Access to Government Data

01/09/2026

The move allows Upbit operator Dunamu to use the national administrative information system for customer verification, a first for the country's crypto sector.

Supervision & Enforcement

BSEC Cracks Down on IPO Fund Misuse with Record Penalty

01/09/2026

The penalty follows a probe into the misuse of IPO funds, signalling a tougher regulatory stance on holding company directors personally liable.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Outlines Transformation Roadmap for Securities Market

01/09/2026

Regulators are focusing on new infrastructure, an integrated data ecosystem, and stronger cybersecurity to support market expansion and internationalisation efforts.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Regulator to Launch Surprise Brokerage Inspections

01/09/2026

New risk-based framework is designed to prevent firms from concealing irregularities and shortfalls in client funds ahead of scheduled audits.