Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Unveils Action Plan to Boost Corporate Treasury Hub Status

10/06/2026

Hong Kong has announced a ‘4T’ action plan, featuring a significant tax revamp, to attract more multinational corporate treasury centres to the city.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Australia Details New Geopolitical Risk Framework for Financial Sector

10/06/2026

The RBA has outlined a new framework to help financial institutions manage risks from geopolitical shocks, focusing on new operational and security challenges.

Reporting & Disclosures

South Korea Proposes Major Overhaul of Stewardship Code

10/06/2026

The first major revision in a decade will expand the code's scope to ESG factors and new asset classes, and introduce a formal monitoring system.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Thailand: Lawsuit Filed Against Tech Giants and Banks Over Scam Losses

09/06/2026

Thailand Consumers Council files landmark lawsuit against Meta, Apple, Line and several banks, seeking redress for victims and demanding systemic reforms.

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.