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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.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

RBI Consults on Compensation Framework for Digital Payment Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

RBI proposes draft guidelines for digital fraud compensation, offering one-time reimbursement up to INR 25,000, shared bank liability, and requiring customers to report fraud within five days.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

MAS to Review Corporate Governance Code to Boost Value Creation

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

MAS proposes updates to Singapore’s corporate governance code to strengthen board oversight, improve investor engagement and support sustainable shareholder value creation.