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Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Secures Record Penalty for Misleading Financial Product Advertising
31/07/2026
ASIC has secured its largest-ever penalty against Harvey Norman and lender Latitude Finance Australia for misleading financial product advertising.

Climate Risk
Japan FSA Highlights Advances and Gaps in Climate Risk Management
31/07/2026
FSA report details how banks and insurers are managing storm and flood risks, noting refined analysis but also remaining challenges.

Anti-Money Laundering
India’s ED Files Chargesheet in INR 199bn Online Gaming AML Case
31/07/2026
Online gaming firm, Gameskraft, allegedly used bots to cheat players and laundered proceeds, with total assets seized reaching INR 24.01 billion.

Structural Regulation
Philippines SEC Launches Sukuk Framework to Boost Islamic Finance
31/07/2026
The SEC has established rules for the issuance and disclosure of Shari'ah-compliant bonds to develop the country's Islamic capital market.

Payments & Settlements
Indian Court Orders Winding Up of Paytm Payments Bank
31/07/2026
The court has appointed an official liquidator to oversee the closure of the payments bank, marking the final step in a multi-year regulatory crackdown.

Clearing & Post-Trade
Hong Kong Expands Post-Trade Infrastructure With Swiss Link, Equity Services
30/07/2026
Hong Kong’s securities depository has connected with Switzerland's SIX exchange and launched equity post-trade services, expanding its reach and multi-asset capabilities.

Cybersecurity
Hong Kong SFC Fines Luk Fook Securities HKD 2.1 Million for Cyber Failings
30/07/2026
The SFC has penalised a firm for significant cybersecurity deficiencies that contributed to a successful ransomware attack.

Cybersecurity
Thailand's SEC Investigates Data Breach at Central Securities Depository
30/07/2026
The regulator is monitoring the response after the TSD confirmed unauthorised access to its investor portal exposed personal data.

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.
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