Taiwan Brings More Leasing Firms Under Consumer Protection Law

25/02/2026

The move is the second phase of a regulatory plan to bring non-bank financing activities under the Financial Consumer Protection Act.

AML / KYC

KoFIU Unveils Plan to Reform AML Training for Financial Firms

25/02/2026

KoFIU said it will shift focus from training hours to practical skills, introducing new certification systems and sector-specific courses.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines Partners with UAE on Islamic Finance, Cross-Border Payments

25/02/2026

The agreement aims to modernise payment systems and strengthen regulatory collaboration, with a focus on improving remittance channels for overseas workers.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan MOF Eyes JGB Auction Changes to Ease Long-End Pressure

25/02/2026

The finance ministry is considering revising its liquidity-support auction framework from April to rebalance supply and ease yields amid market volatility.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Foundation Launches Framework for Assessing Readiness for ISSB Standards

25/02/2026

New guide and assessment tool cover three domains for assessing ISSB readiness, including practical examples from APAC jurisdictions like Singapore and Hong Kong.

Fintech / Regtech

Australian Finance Industry Urges RBA to Mandate Open Access to iPhone Payments

25/02/2026

In a submission to a parliamentary inquiry, finance body AFIA has argued that Apple's control over the iPhone's NFC chip requires regulatory intervention.

Enforcement

Hong Kong SFC Secures Global Asset Freeze in HKEX Insider Dealing Case

25/02/2026

SFC obtains first-of-its-kind UK court order to freeze HKD 4.3 million linked to a former HKEX employee and relatives.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia to Expand QRIS Payment Network to India, China, Saudi Arabia

24/02/2026

Bank Indonesia is pushing its domestic QR code system globally, hitting user targets early and engaging with tech giants like Apple.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Files Charges Against Prominent Islamic Finance Figure

24/02/2026

Daud Bakar, a former top shariah adviser, has pleaded not guilty to abetting unlicensed securities dealing in a case brought by the SC.