Emerging Prudential Risks

RBNZ Financial Stability Review Flags Global Risks, Regulatory Updates

07/05/2026

New Zealand’s financial system is resilient but faces headwinds from global geopolitical conflict. Regulators advance significant changes to prudential and crisis management frameworks.

Market Abuse

Korea FSS Ramps Up Use of AI to Combat Unfair Crypto Trading

06/05/2026

The regulator has launched a real-time monitoring system and an AI-powered analysis platform to detect and investigate market manipulation more efficiently.

Market Abuse

Segantii Insider Trading Trial Begins in Hong Kong

06/05/2026

Hedge fund Segantii Capital Management, its founder and a former trader have pleaded not guilty to insider dealing charges related to a 2017 block trade.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Launches Collaborative Anti-Fraud Platform

06/05/2026

A new cross-sector alliance has launched a digital platform to combat rising fraud, enabling intelligence sharing between the public and institutions.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Consults on New Structured Warrants Framework

06/05/2026

The proposal outlines rules for the issuance, registration and trading of structured warrants, covering issuer eligibility, risk management, and investor protection.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand FMA Chair Quits After Report Finds Impartiality Breaches

06/05/2026

Craig Stobo has resigned after an independent review found his public commentary breached political neutrality rules, raising concerns about the regulator’s independence.

Market Abuse

ASX and ASIC Warn Firms on AI Hype and Risk Management

06/05/2026

ASX and ASIC have issued warnings over artificial intelligence, targeting market conduct and risk management failures.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korean Court Holds Shinhan Liable in ‘Gen2 Fund’ Case

05/05/2026

A Seoul court has ordered Shinhan Investment & Securities to pay damages, finding it was an issuer, not just a seller, and breached investor protection duties.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Reportedly Reviewing Volatility Control Mechanism

05/05/2026

The review could see an expansion in the number of covered stocks and changes to monitoring periods and trigger thresholds.