Supervision & Enforcement

AUSTRAC Sets 2026-27 Regulatory Targets, Details Enforcement Actions

29/10/2026

AUSTRC has outlined its upcoming regulatory priorities ahead of its FATF evaluation, alongside recent enforcement actions.

Structural Regulation

Philippine SEC Tightens Credit Rating Agency Rules

29/10/2026

The SEC has introduced strict new governance, capital, and transparency requirements for credit rating agencies to align with international standards.

Credit Risk

Korea Introduces Inclusive Finance Evaluation System for Banks

29/10/2026

The FSC and FSS will evaluate and publicly grade 17 domestic banks on their inclusive finance efforts starting next year.

Payments & Settlements

HKEX Expands Integrated Fund Platform with Nominee Services

29/10/2026

HKEX has launched the final operational phase of its integrated fund platform, enabling centralised fund distribution workflows.

Anti-Money Laundering

Report Calls for Stricter Regulation to Combat Southeast Asian Criminal Hubs

29/10/2026

A new report identifies four major criminal hubs in Southeast Asia, urging policymakers to strengthen AML frameworks and cross-border cooperation.

Liquidity Risk

Hong Kong Weighs Raising Deposit Protection Cap to HKD 1 Million

29/10/2026

HKMA is gathering data from banks ahead of a planned review of the DPS, potentially raising the limit.

Credit Risk

Korean Regulators Warns Brokerages of Margin Loan Risks

28/10/2026

The FSS has threatened to impose additional regulations if brokerages fail to proactively manage their margin loan risks.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

ASIC Consults on Updated AFCA Oversight Guidance ahead of Scams Framework

28/10/2026

ASIC is updating its oversight of the AFCA to incorporate the incoming scams prevention framework.

Payments & Settlements

New Zealand Caps Commercial Credit Card Interchange Fees

28/10/2026

The Commerce Commission has finalised new interchange fee caps for Mastercard and Visa commercial credit cards to reduce merchant costs.