Capital Adequacy

TAIFEX Mandates Stricter Capital Monitoring for Futures Firms

22/06/2026

TAIFEX has outlined new capital thresholds and emergency funding rules for futures firms amid increased market volatility and growth.

Cryptocurrency

Sri Lanka Signals Major Shift Towards Regulating Virtual Assets

22/06/2026

The digital economy ministry and securities regulator held a high-level forum to develop a regulatory roadmap for virtual assets.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASIC Extends Licensing Relief for ESG Second Party Opinion Providers

22/06/2026

ASIC will not require certain ESG opinion providers to be licensed for another two years, citing upcoming climate rules.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippines SEC Secures Interpol Red Notice for MFT Group CEO

22/06/2026

An international alert has been issued for Maria Francesca "Mica" Tan over an alleged large-scale fraudulent investment scheme that solicited funds without a licence.

Sustainable Finance

Cambodia Launches Climate Finance Facility to Accelerate Green Growth

21/06/2026

The facility, backed by the Green Climate Fund and development partners, will provide wholesale financing to local institutions for green lending.

Supervision & Enforcement

HSBC Taps Google Cloud for AI Overhaul, Targets Financial Crime

21/06/2026

HSBC will use Google's Gemini AI to enhance risk management and personalise wealth services, aiming to intervene faster on financial crime.

Reporting & Disclosures

New Zealand FMA to Take 'No Action' on Insurer Climate Disclosures

21/06/2026

The FMA is providing interim relief for health and life insurers from climate reporting obligations, pending expected legislative changes.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Clarifies Powers for Appointing Reviewing Liquidators

19/06/2026

New guidance details the process and criteria for appointing a liquidator to review an external administration, providing clarity for insolvency practitioners and stakeholders.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Expands Scrutiny of Superannuation Lead Generation

19/06/2026

The regulator has named an additional 19 entities as part of its ongoing review into practices that encourage consumers to switch super funds, bringing the total to 63.