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Stablecoins

South Korea to Fast-Track Digital Asset Act in H2 2026

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2026

Lawmakers are set to accelerate the second phase of the Digital Asset Basic Act, focusing on rules for stablecoin issuance and circulation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan Police and Major Banks Ink Pact for Faster Fraud Response

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2026

New online framework will allow police to request account freezes on the same day to tackle money laundering from special fraud schemes.

KYC & CDD

HKMA Issues Guidance on Banking Services for Higher-Risk Individuals

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/05/2026

The HKMA has told authorised institutions to ensure higher-risk individuals have access to basic banking services.

KYC & CDD

Hong Kong Banks Tighten Rules on Mainland Client Accounts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/05/2026

Lenders are requiring new declarations on fund origins and raising account opening thresholds following new directives from local regulators.

Tokenisation

Project Agora Finds No Legal Barriers to Tokenised Cross-Border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 28/05/2026

BIS-led project involving seven central banks has concluded its prototype for tokenised payments is compatible with existing legal frameworks.

Structural Regulation

Australia Finalises Three-Tiered Prudential Framework for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/05/2026

APRA has formalised a three-tiered framework for banks, creating a new top tier and raising the threshold for 'significant' institutions to enhance proportionality.

Cryptocurrency

Korea to Mandate Reporting for Cross-Border Crypto Transactions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/05/2026

New amendments to the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act will require virtual asset service providers to register and report all cross-border transfers to the central bank.

Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong Finalises Rules for Retail Funds’ Crypto and Staking Activities

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/05/2026

The SFC has detailed requirements for authorised funds to invest in spot virtual assets and engage in staking, while clarifying the treatment of licensed stablecoins.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Korea Pushes Ahead with T+1 Settlement, Debates Timeline

By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2026

KRX will draft T+1 standards this year, but financial firms and foreign investors are cautioning against a rushed implementation.