Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia’s Financial Complaints Authority Appoints First Chief Scams Officer

01/04/2026

David Lacey will lead a new multi-party dispute resolution service, holding banks, telcos and digital platforms to account under a new government framework.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Eases Bond Issuance Rules for Foreign Institutions

01/04/2026

The FSC has relaxed listing requirements for foreign financial institutions, their branches, and subsidiaries to attract more issuers to its international bond market.

Market Abuse

Korea Amends Treasury Stock Rules, Reinforces Insider Trading Curbs

01/04/2026

The FSC is expanding disclosure rules for all listed firms' treasury stock, while the FSS has issued fresh guidance on short-swing profit rules for insiders.

Reporting & Disclosures

Investor Groups Push for Ambition in Korea’s ESG Disclosure Roadmap

01/04/2026

The PRI, ACGA and KoSIF have welcomed the draft roadmap but call for full ISSB alignment and a faster, broader implementation timeline.

Capital Adequacy

Singapore's New Insurance Capital Rules Take Effect, MAS Warns on Asset Risks

01/04/2026

The rules, finalised on 16 March, introduce changes for infrastructure investments and equity risk, as MAS signals a future consultation on reinsurance.

Structural Regulation

Australia Lunches New Parliamentary Group to Steer Superannuation Policy

01/04/2026

A non-partisan group of Australian parliamentarians has been launched to engage with the superannuation industry on policy and regulation.

Payments & Settlements

RBA to Ban Card Surcharges, Cut Merchant Fees from October

31/03/2026

The RBA has finalised reforms to end card surcharging, lower interchange fees, and mandate greater fee transparency from October 2026.

KYC & CDD

Bangladesh Sets New e-KYC Framework for Insurers and Capital Markets

31/03/2026

The BFIU has issued a new directive requiring a digital, biometric-based KYC process by the end of 2026.

Capital Adequacy

APRA Finalises Capital Rules to Bolster Australian Annuity Market

31/03/2026

APRA has finalised amendments to its capital framework for life insurers, aiming to foster innovation in retirement products.