Operational Risk

APRA Concludes Undertaking with Insignia's OnePath Custodians

02/09/2026

The superannuation trustee has completed remediation for failing to direct member contributions to a MySuper product, APRA said.

Clearing & Post-Trade

KSD Issues Guide for Foreign Investors on Using Korean Bonds

02/09/2026

The guide aims to help foreign investors utilise Korean government bonds in financing transactions following the country’s inclusion in the WGBI.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Cambodia to Adopt ISO Standards for Cloud Security, Data Privacy

02/09/2026

Cambodia has moved to adopt international standards for cloud security and PII protection, a foundational step towards formalising its digital framework.

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.