Clearing & Post-Trade

Taiwan’s TDCC Launches Trust Service to Streamline Fund Transfers

02/09/2026

New platform function allows investors to transfer fund assets directly into trusts, removing the need to first liquidate holdings.

Alternative Markets

US Rules Force Blue Ocean to Halt Quotes Korea-Linked ETFs

02/09/2026

Blue Ocean suspended market price data for popular US-listed leveraged products, adhering to an SEC rule limiting ATS transactions to 5 percent of average daily volume.

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.