Reporting & Disclosures

Japan Consults on Revised Human Capital Disclosure Rules

21/01/2026

Draft guidelines urge firms to better link talent strategy with corporate value, aligning with international sustainability reporting standards.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Taiwan Proposes Accounting Rule Change to Address Insurer FX Losses

21/01/2026

The draft amendment aims to address currency mismatches in life insurance subsidiaries by allowing a departure from standard accounting rules.

Supervision & Enforcement

Korea Launches "Special Management Period" for Saemaeul Geumgo Credit Cooperatives

21/01/2026

A joint task force will conduct intensive monitoring and expanded inspections to improve soundness following a 2023 bank run incident.

Cryptocurrency

Indonesia Finalises Transfer of Crypto Oversight to Financial Regulator OJK

21/01/2026

The move from commodities regulator Bappebti to the OJK concludes a year-long transition, aiming for greater consumer protection and business certainty.

Structural Regulation

Shanghai Details Plan to Become Global RMB Hub, Enhance Financial Regulation

21/01/2026

The city's 15th Five-Year Plan prioritises developing a global renminbi asset centre and expanding cross-border financial services and oversight.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea to Legislate for Policy Fund Consultants, Offer Whistleblower Rewards

21/01/2026

The measures aim to formalise the sector and curb illegal activities like document forgery in the state-backed SME financing system.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong Set to Sign Gold Market Deal with Shanghai

21/01/2026

The agreement aims to establish a central clearing system, bolstering the city's ambition to become an international gold hub.

Cryptocurrency

HK Professionals Urge Major Rethink on Crypto Tax Reporting and Licensing Rules

21/01/2026

Securities and futures professionals warn that new global crypto tax reporting rules and local licensing proposals could create unworkable liabilities and stifle growth.

Cryptocurrency

Binance Restores AUD Bank Transfers After Two-Year Regulatory Freeze

20/01/2026

The exchange has re-established direct banking channels in Australia after a suspension prompted by a payments partner and regulatory scrutiny from ASIC.