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Structural Regulation
OJK Indonesia to Offer Tax Incentives for 40% Free Float
26/05/2026
The finance ministry is preparing tax reductions for listed firms that increase their public share float, aiming to boost market liquidity and integrity.

Stablecoins
iM Bank Tests Won Stablecoin as Korea Readies Digital Asset Rules
26/05/2026
The Korean bank successfully completed a proof-of-concept for a won-denominated stablecoin, a move designed to secure commercialisation capabilities.

Structural Regulation
ASIC Flags Tougher Scrutiny for ASX Amid Leadership Change
26/05/2026
ASIC has signalled it will intensify its oversight of ASX, emphasising the critical national importance of its infrastructure as a new CEO prepares to take over.

Supervision & Enforcement
ASIC Appeals Dismissal of Disclosure Case Against Software Firm Nuix
25/05/2026
ASIC has filed an appeal against a Federal Court decision that dismissed its case alleging continuous disclosure breaches and misleading conduct.

Structural Regulation
Vietnam Proposes Major Overhaul of E-Trading Rules for Securities
25/05/2026
The draft circular introduces new rules for eKYC, API connectivity, and foreign investor access, aiming to modernise the country's legal framework.

Reporting & Disclosures
Indian Regulators Strengthen Corporate Governance, ESG Standards
25/05/2026
India’s securities and corporate affairs bodies have signed an MOU to enhance capacity building, policy, and research on ESG and capital markets.

Resolution & Recovery
US Federal Regulators Approve Resolution Plans of APAC Banks
25/05/2026
US agencies have reviewed the 2025 resolution plans of numerous foreign banks, finding no shortcomings in submissions from major APAC institutions.

Sustainable Finance
Singapore, World Bank Launch Programme to Bolster Carbon Markets
25/05/2026
The new initiative aims to build technical capacity and digital infrastructure to help developing nations participate in high-integrity carbon trading.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
New Zealand FMA Chief Samantha Barrass to Step Down in 2027
25/05/2026
Samantha Barrass will not seek reappointment after a term overseeing significant regulatory expansion, including the new CoFI regime.

Custody & Infrastructure
Korea Tax Service to Overhaul Crypto Seizure System After Theft
25/05/2026
The National Tax Service is revamping its procedures for seizing and holding digital assets following a KRW 6 billion security breach.
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