Enforcement

SFC Fines Asset Manager HKD 2 Million Over Staff Trading Failures

11/04/2026

Impression Investment Limited and its former responsible officer were sanctioned for internal control deficiencies and personal account dealing breaches.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand Finalises Major Overhaul of Auditing and Assurance Standards

11/04/2026

The XRB issued new and amended standards covering sustainability assurance, fraud, going concern, and audit quality management.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Grants First Stablecoin Licences to HSBC, StanChart-led JV

10/04/2026

The HKMA has issued its first two stablecoin licences under a new ordinance, setting a high bar for future applicants.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Firms Pilot Stablecoin Payments for Foreigners Amid Regulatory Delay

10/04/2026

Financial and payment firms are using a regulatory loophole to test stablecoin services for foreign visitors, building infrastructure ahead of new digital asset laws.

AML / KYC

New Zealand FMA Warns of Surge in AI-Driven Investment Scams

10/04/2026

The FMA has flagged a significant increase in fraudulent platforms using AI-generated deepfakes and fake news to lure investors.

Enforcement

ASIC Bans Four More Advisers in Crackdown Over Super Fund Collapses

10/04/2026

ASIC has permanently banned four advisers - including a permanent ban and a 10-year ban - for misconduct linked to the collapsed Shield and First Guardian superannuation funds.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Coinbase Becomes First Global Crypto Firm to Secure AFS Licence in Australia

10/04/2026

The exchange has won a key Australian licence for derivatives and equities, as well as conditional approval from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Proposes Overhaul of Superannuation, Financial Advice Rules

10/04/2026

The government has launched consultations on wide-ranging reforms targeting superannuation platforms, lead generators, and the last-resort compensation scheme.

Korea FSS to Shift Financial Security Oversight to Prevention

10/04/2026

The FSS will focus on proactive risk management but has vowed a “zero-tolerance” approach to repeat IT incidents caused by internal control failures.