Structural Regulation

Taiwan Amends Financial Reporting Rules to Align with Global Standards

10/02/2026

The FSC will require new income statement categories and force firms to explain custom performance metrics like EBITDA in notes.

Operational Risk

Taiwan Updates and Expands Scope of Major Incident Reporting Rules

10/02/2026

The FSC has added migrant worker remittance companies to the reporting scope and modernised procedures for notifying the central bank.

Data Privacy

Korea Launches AI Privacy Council to Govern 'Agentic' Technologies

10/02/2026

New public-private body will develop data processing standards and risk models for AI that acts autonomously, moving beyond existing frameworks.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea Announces New Measures to Combat Predatory Lending Practices

09/02/2026

The new measures includes new powers to block withdrawals from accounts linked to illegal lending and a streamlined victim support system.

Trading & Investment

PSE Proposes Rule Changes to Boost Offshore Securities Lending

09/02/2026

The proposed framework aims to align with global standards by allowing offshore collateral management to encourage greater foreign participation in the market.

Trading & Investment

Japan to Link Spot and Futures Electricity Trading Markets

09/02/2026

The service, entering its second phase in August 2026, aims to simplify transactions and encourage hedge accounting for electricity futures.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong to Expand Debt, RMB Markets to Cement Finance Hub Status

09/02/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan has outlined plans to develop the city's fixed income, currency, and digital asset markets to support China's growth.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Exchange Tightens IPO Rules, Hikes Free Float Requirement

09/02/2026

New regulations introduce tiered free-float thresholds and stricter governance standards following recent market volatility and leadership changes at IDX.

AI Risk & Governance

Australia’s CBA Details AI Governance Framework in Industry-First Report

09/02/2026

New report outlines CBA's risk management processes, board-level oversight, and AI principles amid growing regulatory scrutiny of the technology.