Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Gazettes Commencement Notice for Paperless Securities Regime

01/05/2026

The commencement notice formalises 16 November 2026 as the launch date for Hong Kong's uncertificated securities market.

Anti-Money Laundering

FSS Korea Imposes New Rules on Payment Gateway Virtual Accounts

01/05/2026

Payment gateway firms will be required to conduct customer due diligence and monitor merchants to curb money laundering and fraud.

Structural Regulation

China Targets Firms Using Financial Labels Without a Licence

01/05/2026

Regulators have begun publicly naming companies using restricted financial terms, ordering them to amend registrations or deregister as part of a broader crackdown.

Reporting & Disclosures

IFRS Foundation Formalises Standard-Setting Process for Sustainability Rules

01/05/2026

The IFRS Foundation has updated its rulebook to formally align the due process for both its accounting and sustainability boards.

Credit Risk

PBOC Issues Rare Guidance to Banks to Boost Loan Issuance

01/05/2026

The PBOC has directed banks to increase lending to prevent a credit slowdown amid concerns over an uneven economic recovery.

Structural Regulation

RBNZ Overhauls Monetary Policy Committee Charter to Boost Transparency

01/05/2026

New rules effective 30 April 2026 will introduce attributed voting records and stricter communication protocols for monetary policy committee members.

Trading & Investment

China, Hong Kong Regulators Meet to Discuss Deepening of Connect Schemes

01/05/2026

Top officials discuss deepening capital market integration and enhancing Hong Kong's status as a global financial hub.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bangladesh Recovers $3.6m in Laundered Cryptocurrency

30/04/2026

Authorities have repatriated funds from a fraudulent investment scheme in a first-of-its-kind recovery, highlighting growing cross-border enforcement capabilities in tackling digital asset crime.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Taiwan FSC Amends Rules for Investment-Linked Insurance

30/04/2026

The regulator has banned investments in TLAC bonds and expanded investment limits for high-yield funds to enhance policyholder protection.