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Structural Regulation

Korea Halts New Single-Stock ETFs, Tightens Trading Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2026

Standfirst: Authorities will halt new listings, triple cash deposit requirements, and tighten trading rules to cool speculative fervour and protect investors.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Unveils Blueprint for Introducing Spot Bitcoin ETFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/07/2026

Government-backed report outlines a roadmap for spot crypto ETFs, but highlights the need for legal reform, a futures market, and measures to tackle the 'kimchi premium'.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Asian Firms Aware of EU T+1 Transition, But Lag in Action - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2026

Awareness of Europe's planned move to T+1 is high among firms in Asia, but a significant portion are yet to translate this into concrete action.

Anti-Money Laundering

MAS Sets New, Stricter Audit Rules for Payment Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/07/2026

New guidelines introduce a mandatory end-to-end review of AML and technology risk controls for new licensees one year after they commence operations.

Data Privacy

RBI Consults on Data Governance Framework for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/07/2026

The draft guidance mandates board-level oversight, a 'single source of truth', and stricter accountability for third-party data sharing.

Stablecoins

Korea Unveils Sweeping Financial and Digital Asset Reforms

By Manesh Samtani | 16/07/2026

The H2 economic growth strategy includes the new Digital Asset Basic Act, measures for the internationalising the won, and a strategic overhaul of the national sovereign wealth fund.

AI Risk & Governance

Australia to Legislate National Framework and Standards for AI

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/07/2026

The government will introduce a “world-leading” AI framework, establishing national standards for AI, strict new rules for data centres, and robust protections for creative content.

Cybersecurity

Taiwan Issues AI Cyber Attack Guidance for Financial Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/07/2026

The FSC has released recommendations for firms to counter emerging cybersecurity threats from frontier AI models, urging a focus on resilience and defensive AI.

Anti-Money Laundering

Thailand Tightens Rules on Cash and Stablecoin Transactions

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/07/2026

New rules target large cash deposits, high-volume Tether trades, and bullion sales in a bid to curb illicit financial flows.