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Market Abuse

Korea Scraps Cap on Whistleblower Rewards for Market Abuse

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2026

Regulators will remove limits on rewards for reporting stock manipulation and accounting fraud in a bid to strengthen enforcement and encourage early detection of misconduct.

AI Risk & Governance

IOSCO Publishes Global Toolkit for AI Supervision in Capital Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 26/05/2026

New framework provides regulators with non-binding tools to oversee AI use, with a focus on governance, risk management, and disclosure.

Anti-Money Laundering

South Korea Consults Crypto Industry on AML Rule Revisions

By Manesh Samtani | 25/05/2026

Regulators met with major exchanges to discuss proposed changes to the country's AML rules, including reporting thresholds.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong Tests First Regulated HKD Stablecoin on Public Blockchain

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/05/2026

Licensed firms have completed a live transfer test of the HKDAP stablecoin on Ethereum, marking a key step towards practical implementation.

Credit Risk

MAS Finalises Overhaul of Large Exposure Rules for Merchant Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/05/2026

New rules lower the exposure limit, expand its scope, and align the framework with international standards, effective from June 2027.

Cybersecurity

Japan Urges Banks to Bolster Defences as It Gains Access to Advanced AI

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/05/2026

Regulators have issued new guidance on AI-powered cyber threats as the government and major banks are set to receive access to Anthropic's powerful Claude Mythos model.

Stablecoins

EU Commission Launches Major Review of MiCA Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 25/05/2026

The European Commission is seeking feedback on its crypto rules, with a focus on stablecoins, DeFi, and international competitiveness.

Structural Regulation

China Launches Multi-Agency Plan to Eradicate Illegal Cross-Border Brokerage

By Manesh Samtani | 25/05/2026

Eight government bodies launched a two-year plan to shut down illegal cross-border securities, futures, and fund activities; several online brokers penalised.

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Takes Stock of Risks Associated With Extended Trading Hours

By Manesh Samtani | 25/05/2026

New report finds extended hours sessions are characterised by lower liquidity and wider spreads, posing risks to market integrity and operational resilience.