Reporting & Disclosures

Australian Firms Voluntarily Disclose Scope 3 Emissions Ahead of Mandate

19/10/2026

More than a third of Australia's largest listed companies are voluntarily reporting Scope 3 emissions despite first-year regulatory exemptions.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippines Launches AI Tool, Backs Regional Anti-Scam Initiative

16/10/2026

The BSP has backed a regional anti-scam initiative and a new AI-assisted verification portal to protect consumers.

Cryptocurrency

Australia Consults on Draft Legislation for Crypto Asset Tax Reporting

16/10/2026

Treasury released draft legislation to implement the OECD's crypto reporting framework and update the Common Reporting Standard.

AI Risk & Governance

HKMA Launches ‘ART’ Framework for Responsible AI Adoption in Banking

16/10/2026

The HKMA has introduced a new regulatory framework and updated supervisory guidance to govern artificial intelligence adoption.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea to End Automatic Managed Account Designations at Brokerages

16/10/2026

The FSS is requiring brokerages to allow branch clients to choose their account types, curbing excessive trading fees.

Cybersecurity

NZ Regulators Outline Expectations for Frontier AI Cyber Risks

16/10/2026

The FMA and RBNZ have warned institutions to strengthen cyber fundamentals and governance to manage escalating frontier AI threats.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Chair Backs Tougher Audit Regulation in Wake of Big Four Probes

16/10/2026

ASIC Chair Sarah Court said the regulator supports proposed reforms to expand its regulatory powers over large accounting firms.

Structural Regulation

Australian Industry Pushes Back on Proposed CSLR Levy Allocation

16/10/2026

Australian financial groups are challenging the government's proposed compensation scheme levy, warning of unfair costs and systemic funding flaws.

Cybersecurity

Korea Mandates Security Overhaul Amid Widening AI Cyberattacks

15/10/2026

Regulators have ordered a sweeping review of security protocols and expanded vulnerability assessments after AI-driven cyberattacks hit 16 institutions.