AML / KYC

Australia's 2025 Scam Losses Rose 7.8pc YoY: NASC Report

01/04/2026

Report reveals latest scam loss statistics and highlights a shift by the Australian government towards a prevention-first regulatory model.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Launches New Microfinance Initiatives to Boost Financial Inclusion

01/04/2026

Three new microfinance products have been launched to provide low-interest credit to young people and vulnerable groups who struggle with mainstream finance.

AML / KYC

Australia’s Financial Complaints Authority Appoints First Chief Scams Officer

01/04/2026

David Lacey will lead a new multi-party dispute resolution service, holding banks, telcos and digital platforms to account under a new government framework.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Eases Bond Issuance Rules for Foreign Institutions

01/04/2026

The FSC has relaxed listing requirements for foreign financial institutions, their branches, and subsidiaries to attract more issuers to its international bond market.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Amends Treasury Stock Rules, Reinforces Insider Trading Curbs

01/04/2026

The FSC is expanding disclosure rules for all listed firms' treasury stock, while the FSS has issued fresh guidance on short-swing profit rules for insiders.

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.