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Structural Regulation
Vietnam Proposes Easing Foreign Investment Rules to Accelerate Market Opening
30/09/2026
Vietnam's MOF has drafted amendments to the Law on Investment to ease market access for foreign investors and streamline project approvals.
Cybersecurity
Korean Security Industry Urges Policymaker Support Amid Foreign Vendor Expansion
30/09/2026
A South Korean industry group is warning policymakers that reliance on foreign cybersecurity products threatens national security sovereignty.
Cybersecurity
Bank of Korea Faces Scrutiny Over Staff Data Breach
30/09/2026
BOK is facing calls to overhaul its security systems following a data breach and rising cyberattacks.
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.
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