Market Abuse

Korea Grants Investigators Powers to Launch Self-Initiated Probes

16/04/2026

Regulators have amended rules to allow financial watchdogs to directly convert any market abuse investigation into a criminal probe, bypassing prosecutors.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea to Review Asset Manager Proxy Voting and Disclosure

16/04/2026

The FSS will examine the proxy voting records of around 500 firms to bolster market transparency and fiduciary duties.

Reporting & Disclosures

Global Investors Press Philippines on Sustainable Bond Disclosures

16/04/2026

Concerns over a corruption scandal prompt international asset managers to demand stricter reporting on the use of proceeds from sustainability-linked debt.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines Appoints New AMLC Chief Amid Major Corruption Probe

16/04/2026

Ronel Buenaventura inherits a significant flood control corruption investigation and the challenge of keeping the country off the FATF greylist.

Market Data & Technology

New Zealand FMA Boosts Rate Transparency with New Disclosure Regime

16/04/2026

New Zealand’s FMA has started publishing data on how major banks pass on official interest rate changes to customers.

Structural Regulation

RBNZ Proposes Major Overhaul of Insurance Prudential Legislation

16/04/2026

The RBNZ has launched a consultation on sweeping reforms to modernise the country's insurance supervision act.

Trading & Investment

HKEX CEO Outlines Vision for Deeper Asian Capital Market Connectivity

15/04/2026

In a new blog post, Bonnie Y Chan details a strategy focused on cross-market indices, ETF innovation, and dual-listing pathways to boost regional integration.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Hong Kong Jails Two Former HSBC Staff over Bribery-for-Accounts Scheme

15/04/2026

The sentences highlight significant AML failures, with 70 accounts opened through the scheme later flagged for potential illicit activity.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Hong Kong Charges Middleman in 16-Year-Old KPMG IPO Bribery Case

15/04/2026

A 72-year-old woman has been charged for allegedly offering HKD 400,000 in bribes to KPMG auditors in 2010 to facilitate a fabric manufacturer's IPO.