Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

South Korea to Block Fraud-Linked Phone Numbers Within 24 Hours

02/09/2026

New system integrating police and regulatory data will expedite the suspension of numbers used in voice phishing and other financial crimes.

Structural Regulation

Korea Reforms Merger Valuation Rules to Protect Investors

02/09/2026

New rules will require M&A valuations to be based on ‘fair value’ rather than just market price, aiming to curb price manipulation by controlling shareholders.

Supervision & Enforcement

Indonesia FIU Directed to Increase Budget by Over 100pc

02/09/2026

PPATK highlights massive financial flows linked to green crime and corruption, following a presidential directive to double its funding.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Filipina Jailed In Singapore For Role In SGD 52.5 Million Scam Syndicate

02/09/2026

The case highlights the transnational nature and sophistication of organised crime groups using impersonation scams and cryptocurrency to launder proceeds from victims in Singapore.

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.