Structural Regulation

South Korea Launches Public Portal to Reform Financial Rules

25/04/2026

The FSC is seeking public and industry input to identify and fix outdated, unfair, or inconvenient financial practices and regulations.

Anti-Money Laundering

Prince Group Executives Used Tokyo Luxury Real Estate - Reports

25/04/2026

Senior executives linked to the sanctioned Cambodian conglomerate purchased luxury Tokyo properties with cash.

AI Risk & Governance

FSC Korea to Bolster Support Network for Vulnerable Groups With AI

25/04/2026

The FSC plans to expand its finance-welfare-employment support programme with AI tools, proactive alerts, and new products for small businesses and the uninsured.

Structural Regulation

Australian Court Dismisses ASIC’s Continuous Disclosure Case Against Nuix

25/04/2026

ASIC has lost its civil penalty proceedings against software company Nuix, with the court dismissing all claims and ordering the regulator to pay costs.

PEPs & Sanctions

Sri Lanka Strengthens Targeted Financial Sanctions Framework

25/04/2026

The country has renewed its focus on freezing assets and restricting financial access for individuals and entities linked to terrorism financing, aligning with international standards.

Liquidity Risk

FSS Korea Warns Securities Firms on Promissory Note and IMA Risks

24/04/2026

The regulator called for stronger liquidity management, internal controls and investor protection as funding from the instruments surged to KRW 57.2 trillion.

AI Risk & Governance

Abu Dhabi and Shenzhen's Futian District Partner on Financial Cooperation

24/04/2026

The agreement establishes a framework to enhance collaboration in financial innovation, AI in finance, and cross-border investment structures, including the QFLP framework.

Structural Regulation

South Korea to Tighten Holding Company Rules for Overseas Listings

24/04/2026

The KFTC plans to scrap an exemption for dual-listed firms, raising subsidiary ownership requirements to tackle regulatory loopholes and protect minority shareholders.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Another Unit of Prudential Japan Being Probed for Misconduct

24/04/2026

Former employees of Gibraltar Life Insurance, part of the Prudential group, are suspected of mishandling customer funds.