Supervision & Enforcement

Japan SESC Seeks Action Against Moomoo for NISA Mis-selling

08/06/2026

The online broker, a unit of Futu Holdings, is cited for falsely advertising NISA-eligible products and for significant internal control and governance deficiencies.

Sustainable Finance

BOJ Survey: Japan's ESG Market Eases as Firms Seek Policy Support

08/06/2026

BOJ survey shows a decline in new ESG bond issuance and highlights calls for government incentives for transition finance and challenges in implementing new disclosure rules.

Supervision & Enforcement

Australian Regulators Signal Tougher Stance on Governance and Risk

08/06/2026

APRA, ASIC and RBA officials have detailed heightened scrutiny of superannuation trustees, audit firms, and payments amid a complex economic and risk environment.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

KPMG Australia Faces Regulatory Probe Over Audit Leak Scandal

08/06/2026

ASIC is investigating KPMG partners as the RBA and major clients review their ties with the firm

Alternative Markets

Hong Kong to Inject Additional Capital into Sovereign Fund HKIC

08/06/2026

The Hong Kong Investment Corporation will receive a capital injection and lead the establishment of a new offshore yuan fund for strategic industries.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Gazettes Bill to Overhaul Banking Regulation

08/06/2026

The proposed legislation will introduce a holding company supervision regime, strengthen enforcement powers, and simplify the city’s three-tier banking system.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea Launches Initiative to Train Consumer Protection Specialists

08/06/2026

Regulators and major financial firms have signed an MOU to enhance employee training and embed a consumer-centric culture.

Trading & Investment

SFC Expands L&I Product Scope to Cover Hong Kong Stocks

08/06/2026

The move allows for leveraged and inverse products based on single Hong Kong stocks, but comes with enhanced investor safeguards.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong to Standardise Calculation Periods for Derivatives Clearing

08/06/2026

Regulators will implement permanent calculation periods for the mandatory clearing obligation, following strong industry consensus for a more efficient framework.