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Stablecoins

Taiwan Proposes Designating Stablecoin Issuers as Financial Institutions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/11/2026

The FSC has proposed classifying stablecoin issuers as financial institutions, advancing a comprehensive new regulatory framework for digital assets.

Market Risk

Korea Suspends Margin Collateral Rules to Stem Market Rout

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/11/2026

South Korean regulators have temporarily waived the 140 percent margin loan collateral requirement for brokerages to prevent forced liquidations.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Imposes Short-Selling Curbs, Activates Stabilisation Fund

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/11/2026

The FSC has introduced strict short-selling limits and authorised state fund interventions to stabilise its plunging stock market.

Structural Regulation

GIFT City's Planned Introduction of VCC Structure in "Advanced Stage"

By Manesh Samtani | 06/11/2026

IFSCA Chairman Shri K. Rajaraman highlighted principle-based regulations, digital compliance mandates, and progress towards a proposed VCC structure at the AIMA forum.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions Prince Group Corporate Network Over Cyber Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 06/11/2026

The US has designated four individuals and 41 entities linked to a Cambodia-based transnational criminal organisation orchestrating cyber-enabled fraud.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

FATF Urges Rapid Response Networks to Combat Scam Compounds

By Manesh Samtani | 06/11/2026

The FATF has issued new guidance urging jurisdictions to establish rapid response networks and cross-sector information sharing to disrupt industrial-scale scam compounds.

Cryptocurrency

South Korea Delays Crypto Tax to 2029, Adds Loss Carry-forward

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2026

The proposed postponement gives authorities more time to establish international tax information exchanges and address gaps in the taxation of emerging digital asset activities.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Digital-First Firms Face Mounting Pressure as Scam Liability Shifts in APAC

By Manesh Samtani | 05/11/2026

As Asia-Pacific regulators impose stricter scam prevention and reimbursement rules, digital-first financial institutions must leverage technology to bridge resource gaps.

Operational Risk

Hong Kong Advances Bill to Overhaul Banking Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/11/2026

LegCo has reviewed proposed banking amendments introducing intermediate disciplinary powers, holding company regulations, and a simplified two-tier system.