Structural Regulation

Vietnam Targets November Launch For IFC Transactions

27/10/2026

Vietnam is accelerating the launch of its international financial centres, pushing for initial transactions by November alongside new supervisory and asset management frameworks.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Convicts Ex-MPF Agent Over Early Withdrawal Fraud

27/10/2026

A former insurance agent has been convicted in Hong Kong for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to illicitly withdraw mandatory provident fund assets.

Supervision & Enforcement

China to Strengthen Financial Supervision and Eliminate Regulatory Gaps

27/10/2026

China's NFRA has pledged to eliminate regulatory blind spots, crack down on illegal activities, and strictly penalise non-compliance.

Cybersecurity

Korea: Relaxed Network Separation Rules to Benefit Only Seven Savings Banks

27/10/2026

Despite lowered thresholds set by the FSC, just seven savings banks in the greater Seoul area qualify to test eased network separation rules.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

South Korea Ramps Up Southeast Asia Scam Crackdown

27/10/2026

Action by the inter-agency task force led to the arrest of 834 suspects and repatriation of 655 fugitives in the region, even as voice-phishing losses decreased.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Plans New VASP Disclosure Rules Following Blockchain Scam

27/10/2026

The FSS has issued a consumer alert and outlined new disclosure requirements following a USD 2 million cryptocurrency scam.

Anti-Money Laundering

Sri Lanka Revenue Agencies Unite to Combat Money Laundering

27/10/2026

Sri Lanka’s tax and excise authorities have signed an agreement to share intelligence and conduct parallel investigations into financial crimes.

Structural Regulation

Korea: Oversight Flaws Led to Single-Stock ETF Debacle, says FSS Union

27/10/2026

The FSS labour union says its subordination to the FSC contributed to expedited approvals of single-stock leveraged ETFs, calling for legislative reforms to strengthen its independence.

Operational Risk

Taiwan FSC Updates Rules for Reporting Internal Audit Information

26/10/2026

The FSC has updated the methods, standards, formats, and content for internal audit reporting by banks and holding companies.