AML / KYC

Korea to Screen Crypto Firm Shareholders Under Tougher AML Rules

30/01/2026

New rules expand criminal background checks to major shareholders and broaden the scope of review for VASP applicants, targeting market integrity.

ESG / Sustainability

ASX Constitutes New Advisory Group on Corporate Governance

30/01/2026

The new advisory body, chaired by former central bank governor Philip Lowe, will overhaul governance principles for Australia's listed market.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Lists First Physically-Redeemable Gold ETF in a Decade

30/01/2026

The new fund, part of a push to create a gold trading hub, features defined market-making rules and a landmark physical redemption option.

Enforcement

Federal Court Fines Australian Unity Fund A$7.1m for DDO Breaches

30/01/2026

Fund manager penalised for failing to ensure a product was suitable for retail investors, in a key test of Australia's design and distribution obligations.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Permit Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs in Major Market Overhaul

30/01/2026

Regulators will also expand options products to boost covered-call ETF development and introduce new investor protection rules for leveraged products.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA, SFC Consult on Standard Calculation Periods Under OTC Clearing Rules

30/01/2026

The proposal aims to create a permanent, predictable schedule for mandatory clearing assessments, boosting efficiency and certainty for derivatives dealers.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Jails Former Meritz Securities Exec over Illegal Loan Scheme

29/01/2026

Seoul court found the executive used non-public real estate project finance data to secure loans through a family firm, undermining market integrity.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong to Review Listing Rules, Transition to T+1 Settlement

29/01/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlined a multi-pronged strategy to bolster market competitiveness, including developing new gold and RMB products.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Preparing to Enhance Incentives for Funds, Private Capital

29/01/2026

New bill will enhance tax breaks for funds, family offices and carried interest, expanding qualifying assets to include private credit.