Australia Proposes Overhaul of Financial Adviser Education Standards

17/03/2026

The new framework would replace the requirement for a specific approved degree with a more flexible, subject-based model.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand Consults on 'Travel Rule' Implementation for Digital Assets

17/03/2026

Digital asset business operators would have to collect, verify, and transmit information for all digital asset transfers; additional information for transactions valued at THB 30,000 or more.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong IA to Redefine 'Mainland Visitor' for Insurers

17/03/2026

Proposal would allow remote policy signing for talent scheme arrivals and overseas residents to attract high-net-worth clients.

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC Warns on Gen Z Against Taking Crypto Advice from Social Media, AI

17/03/2026

ASIC highlights risks from unregulated digital sources as new report shows surge in youth crypto ownership and speculative trading.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australia Senate Panel Endorses Bill on Digital Assets Regulation

17/03/2026

A parliamentary committee has recommended passing a landmark crypto bill, but the opposition wants a two-year review and action on 'debanking'.

AML / KYC

INTERPOL Calls for APAC Regulatory Overhaul as AI-Driven Fraud Surges

17/03/2026

New report details growing threat from 'Fraud-as-a-Service' and calls for updated KYC/AML rules for virtual asset service providers.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA to Consult on Amendments to Capital and Liquidity Rules

17/03/2026

APRA plans to tighten liquidity rules for authorised deposit-taking institutions, citing global risks, while recalibrating capital settings to support investment.

Enforcement

Australian Court Fines Macquarie Unit for Short Sale Reporting Failures

16/03/2026

Macquarie Securities was penalised for decade-long systems and control deficiencies that led to widespread misreporting.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai Regulators Push ISSB Standards as Strategic Tool, Not Just Reporting

16/03/2026

The SET and the SEC are urging firms to embed sustainability standards into core strategy to boost competitiveness and meet investor demands.