Reporting & Disclosures

New Zealand Finalises Guidance on Sustainability-Related Claims

12/05/2026

The FMA has released its updated disclosure framework for sustainable financial products, emphasising clarity and the prevention of greenwashing.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Flags AI, Crypto Threats in Updated Risk Assessments

12/05/2026

AUSTRAC has released updated risk assessments, highlighting the growing role of AI and crypto in illicit finance and detailing major AML reforms.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indonesia, Australia Deepen Ties to Combat 'Systemic' Scam Risk

12/05/2026

OJK reveals over 530,000 fraud cases, outlining a new four-pillar strategy and enhancing cross-border cooperation to tackle the growing threat.

Credit Risk

Hong Kong Banks Abandon Patient Approach to Tackle Bad Debt - Report

12/05/2026

Lenders are reportedly expanding specialist teams and forcing liquidations to manage a HKD 200 billion pile of soured commercial property loans.

Structural Regulation

Korea Urged to Ease Card Regulations to Boost Competition

11/05/2026

Academics argue that Korea's strict leverage and business scope rules put domestic card firms at a disadvantage against big tech and hurt consumers.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Pushes Gold Hub Ambitions with Futures Relaunch

11/05/2026

Hong Kong is set for a fresh attempt at launching gold futures, backed by a government-led push to build a complete trading and physical settlement ecosystem.

Capital Adequacy

Hong Kong Finalises Capital Rule Changes for Insurers

10/05/2026

The Insurance Authority has finalised changes to its risk-based capital regime, introducing incentives for infrastructure investment and new rules for digital assets.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Intensifies Crypto Supervision Ahead of AML Reforms

10/05/2026

AUSTRAC is launching targeted campaigns into the virtual assets sector as landmark AML reforms expand the scope of regulated activities.

Structural Regulation

Australia Proposes Overhaul of Superannuation Performance Test

09/05/2026

The Australian government is consulting on changes to its superannuation performance test, aiming to remove investment barriers while expanding the regime’s scope.