Structural Regulation

BSEC Extends Deadline for Female Independent Directors

30/07/2026

BSEC has given listed firms another year to comply with a board diversity rule, citing challenges companies face in finding qualified candidates.

Reporting & Disclosures

ISSB Proposes Taxonomy Update for GHG Emissions Disclosures

30/07/2026

The proposed digital taxonomy update reflects recent amendments to IFRS S2, focusing on financed emissions and industry classification systems.

Structural Regulation

Korea to Revamp Audit Rules, Boost Mid-Tier Firms

30/07/2026

New regulations will allow high-quality mid-tier firms to audit large listed companies, while imposing stricter governance and liability rules on all auditors.

Market Risk

AMRO Flags Volatility Risks from Leveraged ETFs After Korea Action

30/07/2026

AMRO analysis highlights regulatory concerns over funds that amplify market moves, pointing to Korea as a key test case for policymakers.

Reporting & Disclosures

Vietnam Auditors Collaborate to Implement Green Taxonomy

30/07/2026

Renewed partnership aims to upskill auditors and accountants to enhance transparency and combat greenwashing in Vietnam's sustainable finance market.

Supervision & Enforcement

SFC Fines China Industrial Securities for Failures in Managing Private Fund

30/07/2026

The SFC penalised China Industrial Securities for serious control failures and for facilitating dubious, complex fund arrangements.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Approves Plan for International Financial Centre by 2035

30/07/2026

The government has endorsed a two-phase plan to establish international financial hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

Structural Regulation

ACCC Mandates Proactive Measures for Low-Fee Bank Accounts

30/07/2026

The ACCC has imposed new binding conditions on banks to proactively identify and migrate customers to low-fee accounts.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

North Korea Arrests Elite Hackers for Targeting State Banks

30/07/2026

A sophisticated ring, including former military cyber operatives, allegedly breached state FIs and laundered stolen funds using crypto and Chinese brokers.