Payments & Settlements

Korea Finalises New Rules for Payment Gateway Operators

17/07/2026

Regulators have introduced new obligations for payment gateway operators to enhance merchant protection and strengthen risk management in multi-layered payment structures.

Structural Regulation

Korea Unveils Sweeping Financial Reforms, Expands National Growth Fund

17/07/2026

The plan includes expanding a key investment fund to KRW 200 trillion and overhauling rules on corporate governance and capital markets.

Data Privacy

Australia Issues New Data Breach Guidance Amid Record Notifications

17/07/2026

Data breach notifications received by the OAIC hit a record high in 2025, with the financial services sector being the second-most affected industry.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Bans Another Former MWL Adviser Over High-Risk Super Advice

17/07/2026

ASIC has banned a former financial adviser for five years for providing inappropriate advice related to the high-risk Shield Master Fund.

Data Privacy

Vietnam Proposes New Law Banning 'Core' Data Exports

16/07/2026

A proposed law would ban the export of 'core' data and require security ministry approval for other key transfers, adding a new layer to the country's complex data regime.

Market Risk

Japan Signals Intention to Use GPIF to Bolster Domestic Bonds

16/07/2026

Finance minister Satsuki Katayama has hinted at a possible portfolio review for the world's largest pension fund, sparking speculation about a pivot towards domestic assets.

Structural Regulation

New Zealand Consults on Next Phase of Capital Markets Reforms

16/07/2026

New Zealand has launched a public consultation on a second phase of capital market reforms, targeting eight key areas to boost growth and competitiveness.

AI Risk & Governance

Australia to Legislate National Framework and Standards for AI

16/07/2026

The government will introduce a “world-leading” AI framework, establishing national standards for AI, strict new rules for data centres, and robust protections for creative content.

Cybersecurity

Taiwan Issues AI Cyber Attack Guidance for Financial Firms

16/07/2026

The FSC has released recommendations for firms to counter emerging cybersecurity threats from frontier AI models, urging a focus on resilience and defensive AI.