Data Privacy

Korean Police Raids Kakao Pay Over Alleged Data Transfer to Alipay

13/07/2026

Police are investigating whether the fintech giant illegally provided data on 40 million users to the Chinese firm without consent for credit-scoring purposes.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea FSS Launches First AML Inspections of Remittance Firms

10/07/2026

The move signals heightened regulatory scrutiny over the rapidly growing fintech sector amid concerns about its vulnerability to financial crime.

Credit Risk

ISLA Publishes Guidance on GMSLA Close-Out Netting

10/07/2026

The industry body has released a new paper explaining the critical role of close-out netting in mitigating counterparty and systemic risk.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong Launches Cross-Border Welfare Payments to Mainland China

10/07/2026

A new government scheme allows Hong Kong social welfare payments to be sent directly to retiree bank accounts in Guangdong and Fujian, free of charge.

Credit Risk

Thailand Pushes Bond Market Reforms After High-Profile Defaults

10/07/2026

Regulators are amending legal frameworks to boost investor protection, as concerns remain over the fragility of some corporate issuers.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Expands Scope of Business for Asset Managers Serving Foreign Firms

10/07/2026

The FSC has issued a new order allowing licensed asset managers to provide advisory and trade execution services for foreign professional institutions.

Tokenisation

Japanese JV to Open Security Token Market to Foreign Investors

10/07/2026

SBI and Daiwa have completed a proof-of-concept for a blockchain platform enabling overseas investment in Japanese security tokens, targeting a 2027 launch.

Credit Risk

Japan FSA Probes Lenders After Collapse of Payment Processor

10/07/2026

The failure of a major payment firm has forced regional bank write-downs, prompting the FSA to investigate lenders' loan classification and exposure.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India: Bombay High Court Holds CDSL Liable for Participant's Fraud

10/07/2026

The ruling clarifies depositories' supervisory duties and liability for investor losses, setting a precedent for market infrastructure institutions in India.