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    Cybersecurity

    Japan Unveils Emergency Cybersecurity Package Following Breaches

    By Mark Johnston | 11/11/2026

    Japan has adopted an emergency cybersecurity package to bolster national defences and support businesses following a wave of data breaches.

    Cryptocurrency

    Korea Loses Edge as Exclusive Crypto Listings Drop to Just 9%

    By Vince Dioquino | 11/11/2026

    Tougher regulations and listing practices have pushed crypto exchanges to mostly list assets that are already traded overseas.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Australia Plans New AI Regulator, Mandatory Safeguards After OpenAI Breach

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2026

    Australia will establish a dedicated AI regulator and introduce mandatory reporting requirements following a government data breach.

    Structural Regulation

    APRA Finalises Streamlined Bank Licensing Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2026

    APRA has introduced a simplified, single-pathway licensing framework for domestic banks to enhance transparency and efficiency.

    Stablecoins

    New Zealand Consults on Regulatory Pathway for Payment Stablecoins

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2026

    The FMA is proposing a class designation to exempt qualifying NZD-backed stablecoins from traditional financial product regulations.

    Resolution & Recovery

    HKMA Consults on Revisions to Bank Resolution Planning Guidance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2026

    The HKMA has proposed to introduce new requirements for digital services, governance, and resolution readiness.

    US Treasury Cuts Off Crypto Exchange MEXC From Financial System

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2026

    The US Treasury has barred US financial institutions from processing transfers involving MEXC Global, citing severe AML deficiencies.

    AI Risk & Governance

    CSRC Issues LLM Assessment Guidelines For Securities Industry

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/11/2026

    The CSRC has published new guidelines for financial institutions to assess and select large language models for industry applications.

    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.

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