Anti-Money Laundering

Japan Targets Money Laundering Risks in Crypto-Funded Real Estate Deals

29/04/2026

Four Japanese government agencies have issued a joint warning on the money laundering risks of using crypto in property transactions, demanding stricter controls.

Stablecoins

HKMA Warns of Unauthorised Stablecoins After Issuing First Licences

29/04/2026

The HKMA, along with new licensees HSBC and Anchorpoint, has warned of fraudulent tokens appearing just weeks after the first stablecoin licences were granted.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia Police Charges Accountant Amid Widening Mortgage Fraud Probe

29/04/2026

An accountant has been charged over alleged links to a money laundering syndicate, as Australian authorities probe an estimated AUD 3 billion in fraudulent loans.

Trading & Investment

NZX Launches Equity Index Futures to Boost Market Liquidity

29/04/2026

NZX has launched S&P/NZX 20 Index Futures, aiming to provide new hedging tools and attract international investors.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan Revamps Financial Reporting Rules to Align with IFRS 18

29/04/2026

The FSC has amended financial reporting rules for securities and futures firms, mandating a new income statement structure from 2028.

Cybersecurity

Korea Plans Pre-emptive Shift in Financial Supervision

28/04/2026

The FSS has announced a major policy shift, focusing on pre-emptive digital risk management, enhanced product disclosures, and stricter rules for financial firms.

Data Privacy

IG Japan Reports Data Mishandling, Cites Vendor Oversight Failure

28/04/2026

The Japanese broker has apologised for mishandling the personal data of over 160,000 clients, attributing the failure to poor supervision of its UK-based affiliate.

Market Data & Technology

ICMA Expands Bond Data Taxonomy to Support DLT and Complex Issuance

28/04/2026

Version 2.0 of the BDT adds over 200 data fields to enhance automation and interoperability for both traditional and digital bonds.

Trading & Investment

HKEX to Add 17 Weekly Stock Option Classes in June

28/04/2026

The expansion will almost double HKEX's short-dated options offerings, responding to strong investor demand for more flexible, short-term risk management tools.