Supervision & Enforcement

Ireland Fines Coinbase EUR 3.25m Over Safeguarding Breaches

29/10/2026

The central bank penalised Coinbase's local unit for outsourcing and safeguarding failures under electronic money regulations, following a settlement agreement.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Halts Offers in Mortgage Fund Over Disclosure Deficiencies

29/10/2026

ASIC has issued an interim stop order on a Tasmanian mortgage fund, citing inadequate disclosures regarding fees, risks, and related-party transactions.

Structural Regulation

Korea Weighs Absolute Evaluation for New KOSDAQ Tiered System

29/10/2026

Financial regulators are considering an absolute evaluation method for the KOSDAQ market's proposed three-tier structure to attract institutional investors.

Structural Regulation

Korea Accelerates Transition to KOFR Benchmark Rate

28/10/2026

Regulators are accelerating the transition to KOFR, with new corporate loans launching and KORIBOR-based lending to be phased out.

Trading & Investment

JPX Outlines Initiatives to Support Japan's Asset Management Centre Push

28/10/2026

Japan Exchange Group has unveiled a series of initiatives, including fee reductions and system upgrades, to boost retail market participation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Chinese National Charged in US Court Over Cambodian Crypto Scam

28/10/2026

A Chinese national has been extradited from the Netherlands to the US to face charges over a multimillion-dollar crypto laundering network operating from Cambodia.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

UK Regulators Propose Phase 2 Reforms to Streamline SM&CR

28/10/2026

The FCA and PRA have launched consultations on Phase 2 reforms to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime, aiming to reduce the regulatory burden.

Anti-Money Laundering

Taiwan Details $343 Million Prince Group Money Laundering Probe

28/10/2026

Taiwan’s FIU has shared insights from its investigation into a massive cross-border money laundering network linked to Cambodia's Prince Group.

Reporting & Disclosures

Thailand Proposes Enhanced Provident Fund Disclosures for Retirement Planning

28/10/2026

Draft rules will require clearer investment statements and online calculators comparing members’ projected retirement savings with their targets.