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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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