Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Non-Traded Product Sales Hit Record HKD 9.9 Trillion in 2025

11/09/2026

A joint regulatory survey reveals a 63 percent surge in sales, driven by record market participation and strong investor demand for FICC-related products.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Confirms Reporting Duty for Bankrupt Exchange Accounts

11/09/2026

The NTS has clarified that crypto accounts at insolvent overseas exchanges remain subject to foreign financial account reporting rules, even when funds are inaccessible.

Tokenisation

Hanwha Finalises Token Platform Ahead of New South Korea Rules

11/09/2026

The platform supports multiple blockchains, as regulators prepare for a new digital asset framework set to take effect in February 2027.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Overhauls Regulatory Framework for Tax Consultants

11/09/2026

New rules introduce a stricter two-step licensing process for tax consultants and expand the Ministry of Finance’s supervisory reach to other taxpayer representatives.

Tokenisation

DBS and Citi Execute Live 24/7 Cross-Border USD Payments

10/09/2026

The banks completed a weekend US dollar payment between Singapore and the US in minutes using tokenised deposits, bypassing traditional banking hours.

Anti-Money Laundering

India FIU Takes Down 15 Offshore Crypto Platforms for AML Breaches

10/09/2026

FIU-IND has issued non-compliance notices and ordered the blocking of URLs, extending a regulatory crackdown on virtual asset service providers.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Hong Kong ICAC Charges AlipayHK Employees in Alleged Fraud Scheme

10/09/2026

Two senior employees and their spouses allegedly concealed conflicts of interest to award a technology contract to their own vendor company.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore National Pleads Guilty in USD 245 Million Crypto Heist

10/09/2026

The DOJ said Malone Lam was the ringleader of a group that used social engineering to steal and launder cryptocurrency.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS Launches Regular Inspection of KB Financial Group

10/09/2026

The inspection will focus on internal controls, corporate governance, and the sale of high-risk products, reflecting a broader push for enhanced consumer protection.