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    Stablecoins

    Japan Finalises Rules, Creating Legal Path for Foreign Stablecoins

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/05/2026

    The regulator has amended key ordinances, allowing certain foreign trust-based stablecoins to be treated as payment instruments, not securities, from 1 June.

    Structural Regulation

    China Sets New Capital and Conduct Rules for Derivatives Dealers

    By Mark Johnston | 20/05/2026

    New measures establish a CNY 500 million net capital floor for dealers, introduce suitability and real-name account rules, and clarify the regulatory framework.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    India's Adani Group Resolves Multiple US Probes for Nearly $300M

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/05/2026

    The Indian conglomerate has settled separate US investigations into sanctions violations and bribery allegations.

    Sustainable Finance

    Hong Kong Issues Guide for Tech Sector Transition Finance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/05/2026

    Regulators have released a practical guide to help financial firms assess and fund the climate transition of the technology sector.

    Cybersecurity

    Japan Holds First Meeting of New Taskforce on AI Cyber Threats

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/05/2026

    The regulator brought together banks, government bodies and major AI firms to counter risks from new models.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes Major Overhaul of Derivatives Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2026

    The proposed changes aim to simplify commodity derivatives rules, ease compliance for exchanges, and create separate frameworks for exchanges and clearing corporations.

    AI Risk & Governance

    KRX Deploys AI for Market Surveillance and Index Operations

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

    Korea Exchange is deploying technology from its newly acquired startup, FairLabs, to automate disclosure analysis and strengthen its data business.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Special Economic Zones Are Fuelling Regional Cybercrime Industry: Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2026

    New policy report urges a strategic shift to targeting the financial enablers of industrial-scale scam operations in Southeast Asia.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Boosts ASIC Funding for Managed Funds Oversight After High-Profile Collapses

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/05/2026

    ASIC will receive new funding to enhance supervision of managed investment schemes, following recent high-profile collapses and a review of the sector.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    1MBD Fugitive Jho Low Seeking Seeking US Presidential Pardon

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2026

    The alleged mastermind of the 1MDB scandal has requested clemency from President Trump, but the head of Malaysia's task force insists he must face trial at home.

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