Structural Regulation

Japan to Digitise Foreign Investment Review Filings by 2028

30/09/2026

Japan plans to move its CFIUS-style foreign investment screening applications online by fiscal 2028 to streamline regulatory procedures and handle growing volumes.

Custody & Infrastructure

Coinbase Secures CFTC Clearing Licence, Expands Citi Partnership

30/09/2026

The CFTC has granted Coinbase an in-house clearing licence, whilst a separate Citigroup collaboration bridges fiat and digital payments.

Market Abuse

Australia Sentences Ex-Big Un CEO for Communicating Inside Information

30/09/2026

Richard Evans has been sentenced to a 21-month intensive correction order and automatically disqualified from managing corporations for five years.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia: AFCA and TIO Sign MoU to Coordinate Scam Complaints

29/09/2026

AFCA and the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman have partnered to streamline multi-sector scam dispute resolution.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Mandates Integrated Incidental Reporting for Capital Markets

29/09/2026

New requirements have been issued for incident reporting across capital markets, derivatives and carbon exchanges, effective October 2026.

Cybersecurity

Taiwan Tightens Cybersecurity Rules For Futures Commission Merchants

29/09/2026

TAIFEX has introduced stricter cybersecurity and internal control requirements for futures commission merchants, including expanded backup mandates.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippines: New Legislation Targets Abusive Digital Debt Collection

29/09/2026

A proposed Philippine law seeks to expand regulatory powers over digital lenders and establish a verified identity system for debt collectors.

KYC & CDD

Philippines Approves Project to Upgrade Digital National ID

29/09/2026

Government approved a PHP 2.48 billion public-private partnership to upgrade the country's digital national identity infrastructure.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea Urges Bank Holding Companies to Ensure Fair Succession Procedures

29/09/2026

Korea’s FSS has directed bank holding companies to ensure transparent, merit-based succession processes for their subsidiaries and significantly strengthen internal controls.