Structural Regulation

Taiwan Proposes to Ease Cross-Selling Rules for Trust Products

30/04/2026

The proposed amendments aim to expand marketing channels for insurance and annuity trusts and relax training requirements for sales staff.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Eyes T+1 and Listing Reforms Amid Record Quarter

30/04/2026

The exchange has launched major market consultations on settlement acceleration and listing competitiveness, supported by record-breaking quarterly revenue and profit.

AI Risk & Governance

APRA Demands ‘Step-Change’ in AI Risk Management

30/04/2026

The regulator has warned that firms' governance, risk management and assurance practices are failing to keep pace with the rapid adoption of AI.

Structural Regulation

JPX Unveils Plan to Bolster Governance and Digital Infrastructure

30/04/2026

JPX updated its medium-term plan, focusing on corporate governance reforms, technology adoption, and market structure enhancements.

Structural Regulation

Japan to Broaden M&A Guidance to Include Economic Security

30/04/2026

Japan’s economy ministry will urge company boards to consider factors beyond price, such as economic security and stakeholder views, in takeover bids.

Structural Regulation

Korea Moves to Bolster Bank Governance and Director Independence

29/04/2026

The FSS has signed a pact with regional banking groups to enhance outside director training and oversight.

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.