Sustainable Finance

Penang, Alliance Bank Launch MYR 100 Million Green Fund for SMEs

06/05/2026

The fund will provide financing and advisory to help manufacturers meet rising ESG demands and decarbonise their operations.

Structural Regulation

BSEC to Take Action Over Lack of Women on Boards

06/05/2026

The securities regulator has set a 30 June 2026 deadline for listed firms to appoint at least one female independent director, threatening legal action for non-compliance.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Proposes Guidance on Appointing Reviewing Liquidators

06/05/2026

The proposed guidance clarifies the process for appointing a liquidator to review the conduct of an external administration and related parties.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia to Cease Commercial Operations of SC's Training Arm

06/05/2026

The SIDC will halt commercial activities after a review found its model unsustainable, though mandatory training and certification are set to continue.

Supervision & Enforcement

HKEX Replaces Auditor PwC With KPMG Amid Evergrande Fallout

06/05/2026

HKEX shareholders have approved the appointment of KPMG as auditor, a direct consequence of regulatory penalties against PwC for its work on China Evergrande.

Alternative Markets

FSB Scrutinises Retail Investor Risks in Private Credit

06/05/2026

The FSB is examining risks from the influx of retail investors into the private credit market amid concerns over redemptions and loan quality.

Trading & Investment

India Unlikely to Allow Banks, Insurers to Trade Commodity Derivatives: SEBI

06/05/2026

SEBI chairman says the central bank and insurance authority are not inclined to permit their regulated entities to invest in commodity derivatives.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea Task Force Targets Crypto and Hawala in KRW 600 Billion FX Probe

05/05/2026

A multi-agency task force has identified sophisticated schemes using virtual accounts, crypto, and trade mis-invoicing to launder funds and evade taxes.

Structural Regulation

Australia Consults on Amendments to Global Minimum Tax Rules

05/05/2026

The Treasury has released draft rules to align its Pillar Two implementation with recent OECD guidance, including extending transitional safe harbour provisions.