ESG / Sustainability

Investor Groups Push for Ambition in Korea’s ESG Disclosure Roadmap

01/04/2026

The PRI, ACGA and KoSIF have welcomed the draft roadmap but call for full ISSB alignment and a faster, broader implementation timeline.

Capital / Liquidity

Singapore's New Insurance Capital Rules Take Effect, MAS Warns on Asset Risks

01/04/2026

The rules, finalised on 16 March, introduce changes for infrastructure investments and equity risk, as MAS signals a future consultation on reinsurance.

Australia Lunches New Parliamentary Group to Steer Superannuation Policy

01/04/2026

A non-partisan group of Australian parliamentarians has been launched to engage with the superannuation industry on policy and regulation.

Market Infrastructure

RBA to Ban Card Surcharges, Cut Merchant Fees from October

31/03/2026

The RBA has finalised reforms to end card surcharging, lower interchange fees, and mandate greater fee transparency from October 2026.

AML / KYC

Bangladesh Sets New e-KYC Framework for Insurers and Capital Markets

31/03/2026

The BFIU has issued a new directive requiring a digital, biometric-based KYC process by the end of 2026.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Finalises Capital Rules to Bolster Australian Annuity Market

31/03/2026

APRA has finalised amendments to its capital framework for life insurers, aiming to foster innovation in retirement products.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Delays Capital Market Norms, Eases Bank Capital Rules

31/03/2026

The deferral to 1 July follows industry pushback and is accompanied by key clarifications on acquisition finance and capital adequacy for bank exposures.

Securities / Derivatives

NZX Sets Launch Date for New Index Derivatives Contract

31/03/2026

NZX will launch index futures next month, aiming to fill a long-standing gap in its capital markets with strong industry backing.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Launches Educational Modules for New Sustainability Rules

31/03/2026

ASIC has released self-paced training modules to help firms prepare for the country's new mandatory climate reporting regime.