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.

Korea Proposes Bank Auction Dividend Cuts to Aid Rental Fraud Victims

16/03/2026

The 'discounted dividend' plan will see banks claim less from property auctions, allowing tenants to recover more of their lost deposits.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines Proposes New Capital and Conduct Rules for Online Lenders

16/03/2026

The SEC has released draft rules introducing tiered capital requirements, revised licensing fees, and stronger consumer protections for financing and lending companies.

AML / KYC

New Zealand Proposes Banks Bear 85pc of New AML Levies

16/03/2026

The government has launched a consultation on funding its AML/CFT regime, with high-risk sectors set to cover most costs via a new levy system.

Securities / Derivatives

Dark Pools Stabilise Calm Markets But May Harm Volatile Ones: JPX Paper

16/03/2026

New working paper suggests dark pool trading aids stability in low-volatility but can impair price discovery during market stress.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong ICAC and HKICPA Partner to Boost Accounting Industry Integrity

16/03/2026

The agreement between the ICAC and HKICPA aims to enhance ethical standards and anti-corruption training for accountants.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Finalises New Money Lending Rules to Curb Excessive Debt

15/03/2026

New regulations will be rolled out in two phases, introducing debt servicing caps for low-income earners and mandating credit data sharing.

Capital / Liquidity

Australian Pension Giant Seeks to Overturn 30-year Borrowing Ban

13/03/2026

AustralianSuper is pushing to issue debt for liquidity, but critics warn the move could introduce unnecessary risk to the AUD 4.5 trillion superannuation system.