Securities / Derivatives

JPX Consults on Index Rules for Special Alert Securities and Crypto Assets

06/04/2026

The proposed revisions would alter the timing of index removal for troubled stocks and temporarily halt the inclusion of new crypto-related issues into its indices.

AML / KYC

Japan Toughens AML Rules to Combat Mule Accounts and 'Dark' Part-Time Jobs

06/04/2026

Proposed legal amendments will increase penalties for illicit bank account trading and introduce new police powers to combat rising fraud and money laundering.

Securities / Derivatives

Tokyo Bourse Mandates Listing Objective Disclosures for PRO Market

06/04/2026

The new requirement aims to enhance the functionality of the market for professional investors and clarify company growth strategies.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Reinstating Open Market Share Buybacks

06/04/2026

The proposal follows key tax reforms and aims to provide companies with a flexible tool to support share prices amid market volatility.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Needs Clearer AI Rules to Maintain Global Lead - FTAHK

06/04/2026

A new paper by FTAHK finds Hong Kong leads in AI adoption but needs clearer regulations, better data access, and more talent to secure its advantage.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Bans Crypto Fund Director for Maximum Five-Year Period

04/04/2026

ASIC has disqualified the director of three failed cryptocurrency firms for serious misconduct, including operating without a financial services licence.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Orders AML/CTF Audit of Payments Firm mHITs

03/04/2026

AUSTRAC has ordered an external audit of mHITs Limited amid concerns its transaction monitoring is failing to manage serious risks, including child exploitation financing.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Details Multi-Year Overhaul of Bank Data Reporting

03/04/2026

The HKMA has launched GDR 3.0, a multi-year plan to replace template-based returns with granular, on-demand data submissions.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Amends Insurer Capital Rules for Share Buybacks

03/04/2026

The FSC has revised capital adequacy requirements for insurers, aligning rules with a new solvency regime set to be implemented in 2026.