ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand FMA Flags Reporting Deficiencies Amid Global Uncertainty

11/04/2026

FMA identified recurring weaknesses in financial reporting, particularly in climate, credit loss, and impairment disclosures.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan PM's Office Implicated in Memecoin Scandal, Contradicting Denials

11/04/2026

New allegations suggest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's office knew about a controversial memecoin using her name, contradicting her public statements.

Vietnam Appoints New Heads of Central Bank and Finance Ministry

11/04/2026

Vietnam's parliament has approved Pham Duc An as central bank governor and Ngo Van Tuan as finance minister amid ongoing economic challenges.

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.