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Stablecoins
Japan FSA Prioritises Real-World Use Cases to Guide Digital Asset Rule-Making
By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026
A senior official outlined Japan's focus on fostering real-world applications for stablecoins and tokenised assets while seeking global consensus on DeFi.

Operational Risk
BOJ Sets Bank Examination Priorities for Fiscal 2026
By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026
BOJ to scrutinise financial institutions' business models, governance, and management of credit, market and operational risks.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Meta, Global Police Disrupt Asian Scam Networks; New AI Tools Rolled Out
By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026
As new AI-powered anti-scam features are deployed, a joint operation has led to 21 arrests in Thailand and the removal of over 150,000 accounts from Meta's platforms.

Trading & Investment
KRX Inks 24-Hour Derivatives Deals with Eurex and ICE
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026
KRX will sign agreements with Eurex and ICE to expand trading access as part of its bid for inclusion in the MSCI Developed Markets Index.

Trading & Investment
SGX to Launch Asian Government Bond Futures Amid Geopolitical Turmoil
By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026
The new derivatives will cover bonds from India and four South-east Asian nations, offering hedging tools amid rising geopolitical and interest-rate risks.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Financial Crime is Scaling Faster than Institutions Meant to Stop It
By Bradley Maclean | 10/03/2026
Experts at Risk Ready APAC 2026 warn that AI enabled scams are moving faster than legacy compliance and enforcement models can respond.
Anti-Money Laundering
KoFIU Proposes Six-Month Suspension, CEO Reprimand for Bithumb
By Manesh Samtani | 10/03/2026
KoFIU cites AML failures, including dealings with unregistered overseas crypto platforms, ahead of a final decision expected on 16 March.
Structural Regulation
SC Malaysia Unveils Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030
By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2026
The five-year blueprint aims to significantly grow the market, enhance inclusivity, and position Malaysia as a sustainable and regional financial hub.

Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore Police Arrests Capital Asia Directors, Freezes S$160m in AML Probe
By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2026
A joint operation by the police and MAS was initiated after receiving information about possible unlawful activities by the company.

Emerging Prudential Risks
Korea Orders Oil Price Controls, Deployment of Stabilisation Fund
By Manesh Samtani | 10/03/2026
President Lee Jaemyung orders direct price controls and expanded market fund as regulators direct brokers to bolster IT systems against extreme volatility.
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