Fintech / Regtech

HKAB Identifies Demand for Digital Banks to Expand to Web3, Digital Assets

30/01/2026

A HKAB survey reveals strong public and SME demand for digital banks to expand their wealth management toolkits into regulated digital assets.

ESG / Sustainability

NZX Proposes Easing Adviser Entry Rules, Shifting Onus to Firms

30/01/2026

NZX is consulting on scrapping a mandatory rules test and a two-year experience minimum, placing responsibility on participant firms.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Details KRW 3 Trillion Public Tech Fund with Major Tax Incentives

30/01/2026

FSC forms task force to finalise fund structure by March, offering significant tax breaks to drive investment in strategic industries.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Mandates Wider English Disclosure, Pay Transparency Rules

30/01/2026

The FSC has approved sweeping changes to corporate disclosure, requiring detailed AGM voting results and linking executive pay directly to company performance.

Securities / Derivatives

HK SFC Warns Firms on Inspection Duties, Cites Obstruction

30/01/2026

The securities regulator cites recent obstruction during inspections and reminds firms of their legal duties, outlining potential severe penalties for non-compliance.

AML / KYC

Korea Arrests 55 in Record KRW 48.6 Billion Scam Repatriation

30/01/2026

The operation dismantled a Cambodia-based network that used deepfake technology and impersonation, highlighting growing cross-border financial crime challenges.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Grant FSS Investigation Powers After Presidential Intervention

30/01/2026

The FSC has now conceded on granting the FSS new powers for capital market probes, but disputes over the full scope and control mechanisms remain.

AML / KYC

Korea to Screen Crypto Firm Shareholders Under Tougher AML Rules

30/01/2026

New rules expand criminal background checks to major shareholders and broaden the scope of review for VASP applicants, targeting market integrity.

ESG / Sustainability

ASX Constitutes New Advisory Group on Corporate Governance

30/01/2026

The new advisory body, chaired by former central bank governor Philip Lowe, will overhaul governance principles for Australia's listed market.