Trading & Investment

Korean Authorities Vows FX Market Crackdown, Summons Banks

09/06/2026

Authorities are launching joint inspections and scrutinising offshore derivatives to curb speculative trading amid a sharp depreciation of the won.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Eases Rules for Foreign Investors in Futures Market

09/06/2026

Taiwan’s futures exchange now allows foreign investors to use offshore accounts for margin payments, aiming to simplify access and reduce costs.

Market Risk

HKMA Proposes Expanding Comparable Jurisdictions for Margin Rules

09/06/2026

The proposal would align the list of deemed comparable jurisdictions with Basel Committee members, impacting substituted compliance for non-centrally cleared OTC derivatives.

Supervision & Enforcement

Korean Police Launch Probe into Polymarket Users

09/06/2026

The country's first criminal investigation targeting prediction market users focuses on alleged illegal gambling related to local election betting.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS Probes Mirae Asset Over SpaceX Share Sale

08/06/2026

The FSS is reportedly examining potential investor protection failures, including inadequate risk disclosure and abuse of the professional investor framework.

Supervision & Enforcement

Japan SESC Seeks Action Against Moomoo for NISA Mis-selling

08/06/2026

The online broker, a unit of Futu Holdings, is cited for falsely advertising NISA-eligible products and for significant internal control and governance deficiencies.

Sustainable Finance

BOJ Survey: Japan's ESG Market Eases as Firms Seek Policy Support

08/06/2026

BOJ survey shows a decline in new ESG bond issuance and highlights calls for government incentives for transition finance and challenges in implementing new disclosure rules.

Supervision & Enforcement

Australian Regulators Signal Tougher Stance on Governance and Risk

08/06/2026

APRA, ASIC and RBA officials have detailed heightened scrutiny of superannuation trustees, audit firms, and payments amid a complex economic and risk environment.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

KPMG Australia Faces Regulatory Probe Over Audit Leak Scandal

08/06/2026

ASIC is investigating KPMG partners as the RBA and major clients review their ties with the firm