Enforcement

Australian Court Dismisses ASIC’s Continuous Disclosure Case Against Nuix

25/04/2026

ASIC has lost its civil penalty proceedings against software company Nuix, with the court dismissing all claims and ordering the regulator to pay costs.

Securities / Derivatives

FSS Korea Warns Securities Firms on Promissory Note and IMA Risks

24/04/2026

The regulator called for stronger liquidity management, internal controls and investor protection as funding from the instruments surged to KRW 57.2 trillion.

Fintech / Regtech

Abu Dhabi and Shenzhen's Futian District Partner on Financial Cooperation

24/04/2026

The agreement establishes a framework to enhance collaboration in financial innovation, AI in finance, and cross-border investment structures, including the QFLP framework.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea to Tighten Holding Company Rules for Overseas Listings

24/04/2026

The KFTC plans to scrap an exemption for dual-listed firms, raising subsidiary ownership requirements to tackle regulatory loopholes and protect minority shareholders.

Enforcement

Another Unit of Prudential Japan Being Probed for Misconduct

24/04/2026

Former employees of Gibraltar Life Insurance, part of the Prudential group, are suspected of mishandling customer funds.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Convenes Board for New Gold Clearing House

24/04/2026

The government-owned entity has convened its first board, aiming to launch trial operations this year to bolster the city's gold market infrastructure.

Enforcement

China Removes Senior Financial Regulator Zhou Liang From Post

24/04/2026

Zhou Liang's removal follows a high-profile corruption investigation launched last month, marking the latest development in Beijing's financial sector corruption crackdown.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan's SBI Remit Partners Tottori Bank for DLT Remittances

22/04/2026

The move expands a Ripple-powered payment network to 26 institutions, targeting low-value transfers for foreign workers amid rising compliance costs for traditional systems.

Capital / Liquidity

Laos Plans Sovereign Wealth Fund to Bolster Economy

21/04/2026

The government has initiated a feasibility study for a National Investment Fund, modelled on Singapore's Temasek, to manage state assets and ease debt pressures.