Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand Finds Gaps in Consumer Understanding of Financial Products

10/08/2026

A biennial survey from New Zealand’s consumer watchdogs shows a rise in consumer problems and persistent gaps in understanding credit and BNPL contracts.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Korea Considers Expanding D-SIFI Rules to Insurers, Securities Firms

10/08/2026

Regulators are weighing plans to bring large insurers and securities firms into the D-SIFI regime, sparking industry concerns over potential capital burdens.

Market Risk

Korea Financial Chiefs Face Criminal Complaint Over Leveraged ETFs

09/08/2026

Top officials, including the FSC chair, are accused of rushing the approval of high-risk products without proper stress testing.

Structural Regulation

New Zealand Appoints James Miller as New FMA Chair

09/08/2026

Former NZX chair James Miller will lead the financial regulator as it faces an inquiry into its workplace culture.

Data Privacy

OJK Tightens Reporting and Governance for Fintech Lenders

08/08/2026

OJK has introduced new rules for online lenders, mandating stricter data reporting, governance, and data protection measures.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh's City Bank Among First to Go Live on New Cross-Border Rails

08/08/2026

City Bank is among the first globally to execute live transactions under SWIFT's new framework for retail cross-border payments.

Structural Regulation

Australia Details CGT, Negative Gearing Changes for Trusts

08/08/2026

The government has released draft legislation detailing changes to its capital gains tax and negative gearing regime for trusts and managed funds.

Trading & Investment

Korea to Introduce New 'Productive Finance' Savings Accounts for Individuals

08/08/2026

The tax reform plan introduces a new tax-free savings account focused on domestic assets as well as production-based tax credits for strategic industries.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Stock Exchange Eases Rules for Volatile ‘Disposition Stocks’

08/08/2026

The TWSE is shortening cooling-off periods and matching times for highly volatile stocks to improve trading efficiency and liquidity.