DeFi & Web3

MAS Signals Decentralised Crypto is Outside its Purview - Reports

14/10/2026

MAS says the decentralised perpetual futures platform falls outside its jurisdiction despite its Singapore corporate registration and local team.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Hong Kong ICAC Charges Six Over HKD 20 Million Tech Subsidy Fraud

14/10/2026

Six individuals, including a former Cyberport department head, face bribery and fraud charges over a HKD 20 million government subsidy scheme.

Cybersecurity

US Seizes Chinese Hacking Tools Following APAC Cyberattacks

14/10/2026

The US has seized domains linked to Chinese state-sponsored hackers targeting critical infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Probes Fraudulent Tech Credit Reports Tied to KRW 157 Billion in Bank Loans

14/10/2026

South Korean police are investigating suspected fake technology credit evaluations that led to over KRW 150 billion in corporate bank loans.

Payments & Settlements

Swift Appoints New Supervisory Board to Accelerate Strategic Work

14/10/2026

Swift has announced a 15-member Supervisory Board to govern the cooperative, navigate emerging technologies, and strengthen cross-border payment resilience.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Evergrande Liquidators Face Counter-Suit in Hong Kong

13/10/2026

China Evergrande Group’s liquidators and a former business associate have launched competing multi-billion dollar lawsuits in Hong Kong.

Credit Risk

Japan to Open Bank Data to Researchers for Evidence-Based Policy

13/10/2026

Japan will grant academics access to detailed banking data this fiscal year to identify hidden credit risks and improve financial oversight.

Supervision & Enforcement

Australian Court Fines Insurer in First-Ever Good Faith Penalty

13/10/2026

The Federal Court has penalised Hollard Insurance Partners for severe claim-handling delays that left a family's home uninhabitable.

Payments & Settlements

Australian Banks Defends Payment Costs Over Surcharging Ban

13/10/2026

The ABA has highlighted that banks are absorbing AUD 900 million in fee reductions amid the new surcharging reforms.