Fintech / Regtech

Philippines Tables Bill to Mandate Digital Payments for Government and Merchants

26/02/2026

A sweeping bill advancing in the Philippine legislature seeks to mandate digital payments for both government and merchant transactions, creating a new multi-agency oversight body.

ESG / Sustainability

Australian Court Dismisses Landmark 'Greenwashing' Case

26/02/2026

Australia's Federal Court has dismissed a landmark 'greenwashing' case against gas producer Santos, finding its climate-related statements were not misleading.

Enforcement

ASIC Flags Spike in Corporate Governance Complaints

26/02/2026

Reports of corporate misconduct to ASIC surged 28 percent in late 2025, with the body highlighting governance failures.

ESG / Sustainability

South Korea Sets 2028 Start for Mandatory ESG Disclosure

26/02/2026

The FSC unveiled a roadmap for ISSB-based reporting, a KRW 790 trillion funding plan, and new data platforms for banks.

Korea FSS Directs Asset Managers to Overhaul Stewardship Systems

26/02/2026

The FSS has criticised firms for 'inadequate' proxy voting and says it will inspect their internal processes and systems.

RBNZ Proposes Binding Cash Access Standards for Banks

25/02/2026

The RBNZ has launched a consultation on new rules requiring banks to provide widespread, free access to cash services.

Enforcement

ASIC Nets Record Penalties in H2 2025, Puts Super Trustees on Notice

25/02/2026

ASIC secured a "record-breaking" AUD 349.8 million in civil penalties in the second half of 2025 in response to "serious misconduct".

ESG / Sustainability

Korea to Link Dividend Tax Breaks to Corporate Governance Disclosures

25/02/2026

New rule links tax incentives to 'Value-Up' disclosures, aiming to boost participation in the government's market reform programme.

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.