Emerging Prudential Risks

Australian Regulators Flag Elevated Geopolitical and AI Cyber Risks

25/06/2026

The Council of Financial Regulators has called for a 'step-change' in managing cyber and AI risks amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

Custody & Infrastructure

New Zealand Probes 'Light' Asset Custody Regime After Failures and IMF Warnings

24/06/2026

The FMA has launched a consultation on its custody framework, citing exponential market growth, new technological risks, and historical investor harm.

Trading & Investment

Korea Launches High-Yield Youth Savings Plan

24/06/2026

The government-backed scheme offers effective annual returns of up to 19.4 percent but faces competition from a booming stock market.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong to Mandate Investor IDs for Derivatives Market by 2028

24/06/2026

The existing investor ID regime for securities will extend to derivatives, aligning with global standards and enhancing the SFC's market surveillance capabilities.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

New Zealand Unveils Multi-Sector Plan to Combat Rising Scam Losses

24/06/2026

The Anti-Scam Alliance has released its 2026 work programme, outlining new codes, data sharing, and disruption efforts after NZD 265 million was lost.

Trading & Investment

SFC Chair Calls for Active Stewardship to Counter 'Passive Paradox'

24/06/2026

The SFC chair has called on asset managers to uphold their fiduciary duty, warning that passive investing and institutional silence threaten market discipline.

Structural Regulation

Korea to Overhaul Financial Sandbox, Add Crypto and Banking Laws

24/06/2026

The FSC will grant exclusive operating rights earlier and expand the sandbox's scope to foster fintech innovation.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Pushes to Allow IPO Access for Mainland Investors

24/06/2026

Hong Kong seeking to create new regulated investment channels, including for IPO access, following crackdown on unauthorised cross-border trading.

Payments & Settlements

Philippines Issues Rules for Digital Marketplaces and Payment Fees

23/06/2026

The central bank has set out new frameworks for financial institutions operating digital financial marketplaces and for cost-based pricing on electronic fund transfers.