Market Abuse

Korea Probes Global Custodian Bank for FX Front-Running

30/06/2026

Financial regulators are investigating a major global bank for allegedly using confidential client order information to make improper proprietary trades.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Vietnam Expands Bank-Police Cooperation to Combat Online Fraud

30/06/2026

The Ministry of Public Security and central bank will strengthen information sharing, monitor suspicious accounts and trace illicit financial flows under a new cooperation plan.

AI Risk & Governance

FSS to Deploy AI to Combat AI-Generated Complaints

30/06/2026

The regulator is fast-tracking an in-house AI system to manage a surge in complex, and often fabricated, consumer complaints created using generative AI.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Cathay United Bank Chairman Resigns Amid Governance Scandal

30/06/2026

The resignation follows a conflict-of-interest breach at the bank's asset management arm that has triggered an FSC probe and a multimillion-dollar investor compensation plan.

Market Abuse

Hong Kong Outlines Measures to Tackle Penny Stock Risks

30/06/2026

Regulators are using a multi-pronged strategy of surveillance, enforcement, and delisting rules to combat manipulation and protect investors from market misconduct.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Japan Blueprint Urges BOJ to Support Private Demand - Report

29/06/2026

A draft of Japan's long-term economic blueprint calls on the central bank to keep borrowing costs low to support growth.

Liquidity Risk

Korea FSS Urges Brokers to Bolster Risk Controls Amid Lending Surge

29/06/2026

The FSS has urged securities firms to strengthen risk management and investor protection amid a surge in debt-financed investing.

Trading & Investment

Major Chinese Banks Halt Retail Gold Trading Due to Extreme Volatility

29/06/2026

Several major lenders, including ICBC, are ending services for retail clients trading precious metals, citing increased market volatility and risk management concerns.

Market Abuse

Korea Concludes Forex Probe, Warns of Severe Penalties

29/06/2026

Regulators have completed a joint inspection of major banks and are now reviewing the findings to determine if further action is warranted.