Structural Regulation

ASIC Proposes Easing of Pre-IPO Advertising Rules

05/08/2026

The regulator has launched a consultation to modernise pre-prospectus advertising rules, aiming for greater flexibility for offerors and closer alignment with international standards.

Reporting & Disclosures

GHG Protocol and ISO to Create Single Carbon Accounting Standard

05/08/2026

The GHGP and the ISO will merge their corporate carbon accounting standards into a single, harmonised global framework, simplifying emissions reporting for companies and investors.

Supervision & Enforcement

Australia Proposes Tougher Sanctions Regime for Tax Practitioners

05/08/2026

New draft rules would expand public disclosure of misconduct and require practitioners to inform clients about sanctions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korean Regulator to Probe Banks, Form Task Force on ETF Trust Fees

05/08/2026

The FSS will launch on-site inspections and form a special task force amid allegations that banks charged clients excessive fees on short-term ETF trust products.

Structural Regulation

China and Hong Kong Unveil Measures to Deepen Market Ties

04/08/2026

Regulators have announced a broad package of initiatives to enhance cross-border listings, product innovation, and regulatory cooperation between the two financial centres.

Structural Regulation

Australia Finalises Rules to Unmask Derivative Holdings in Listed Firms

04/08/2026

ASIC has finalised rules that will force the disclosure of equity derivatives, closing a long-standing gap in its substantial holding regime and aligning it more closely with global transparency standards.

Data Privacy

Philippines Proposes Open Finance Law and New Data Commission

04/08/2026

A new bill seeks to create a legal framework for consumer data sharing and establish a cross-sector commission to oversee the new regime and boost financial inclusion.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand FMA CEO on Leave As Culture Review Is Launched

04/08/2026

The chief executive of the FMA has taken leave as the board urgently reviews workplace culture concerns, creating a leadership vacuum at the agency.

Structural Regulation

ACCC Moves to Compel Banks to Provide Basic Accounts to Customers

04/08/2026

The ACCC has imposed new conditions on banks to proactively migrate low-income customers to low or no-fee accounts, subject to annual reporting.