Reporting & Disclosures

South Korea Finalises Mandatory ESG Disclosure Rules

10/07/2026

The rules will apply to large KOSPI-listed firms from 2028, with a phased expansion and mandatory third-party verification from 2030.

Structural Regulation

APRA Issues Guidance on Reporting Co-located Bank Services

10/07/2026

The new guidance clarifies how banks should report shared physical locations to ensure data consistency as business models and service channels evolve.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Orders Tighter Controls After Phishing Attack Hits Brokerage

10/07/2026

The FSS has highlighted internal control failings after a fraudulent email attack led to multi-billion won in losses for a foreign investor.

Credit Risk

APRA Updates Recognition Rules for External Credit Aassessment Institutions

10/07/2026

APRA has clarified pathways for recognising external credit assessment institutions, now explicitly including their use by insurers.

Structural Regulation

Philippines Set to Lift Moratorium on New Online Lenders on 1 Aug

10/07/2026

The SEC is ending its nearly five-year freeze on new online lending platforms, introducing a strict new framework with higher capital requirements and enhanced consumer protection rules.

Reporting & Disclosures

Australia Merges Standard-Setters to Form New Reporting Body

10/07/2026

Australia has overhauled its financial reporting landscape, merging three key bodies into a single entity responsible for accounting, audit, and new sustainability standards.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

BSP Proposes New Financial Consumer Protection Framework

09/07/2026

The BSP has drafted rules to establish a distinct supervisory and enforcement regime for financial consumer protection.

Structural Regulation

APRA Consults on Overhaul of Superannuation Reporting Standards

09/07/2026

APRA is seeking feedback on changes to streamline superannuation data reporting, finalising its transition to the APRA Connect platform.

Cybersecurity

BSP Issues Guidance on Cyber Risks Related to Frontier AI

09/07/2026

The BSP has urged financial institutions to strengthen their defences against emerging threats from advanced AI systems.