New Zealand FMA Flags Weaknesses in Private Asset Valuations

17/04/2026

A review finds KiwiSaver and managed funds have inadequate valuation practices, poor oversight, and unmanaged conflicts of interest.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines SEC Seeks to Transfer Oversight of Lending Firms to BSP

17/04/2026

The SEC wants to cede control of financing and lending companies to the BSP, citing widespread scams and resource constraints.

Securities / Derivatives

New Zealand FMA Finds Operational Resilience Gaps in Derivatives Issuers

17/04/2026

A thematic review highlighted weaknesses in outsourcing, business continuity, and technology security, despite a generally mature foundation among firms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Mirae Asset Gets Hong Kong Licence for Retail Digital Asset Services

17/04/2026

The Korean brokerage has become the first in the country to receive approval to offer digital asset trading to retail investors in Hong Kong.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Publishes ‘Go Global’ Legal Panel for Mainland Firms

17/04/2026

Hong Kong's Department of Justice has released a list of over 70 vetted legal providers to help Mainland Chinese enterprises expand globally.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Puts Wealth Sector on Notice for ‘Unacceptable Blind Spot’

17/04/2026

AUSTRAC has warned wealth managers over failures to report suspicious transactions, creating significant financial crime risks.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Grants Investigators Powers to Launch Self-Initiated Probes

16/04/2026

Regulators have amended rules to allow financial watchdogs to directly convert any market abuse investigation into a criminal probe, bypassing prosecutors.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Review Asset Manager Proxy Voting and Disclosure

16/04/2026

The FSS will examine the proxy voting records of around 500 firms to bolster market transparency and fiduciary duties.

ESG / Sustainability

Global Investors Press Philippines on Sustainable Bond Disclosures

16/04/2026

Concerns over a corruption scandal prompt international asset managers to demand stricter reporting on the use of proceeds from sustainability-linked debt.