Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan to Harmonise Carbon Reporting and Draft Anti-Greenwashing Rules

30/06/2026

Regulators will align carbon accounting rules, delay some Scope 3 disclosure requirements, and introduce new guidelines to combat misleading environmental claims.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea to Cap Remote Account Openings to Combat Fraud

30/06/2026

Regulators will limit non-face-to-face "free savings" account openings to three per quarter and mandate in-person closures for new accounts to curb online scams.

Market Abuse

Hong Kong Outlines Measures to Tackle Penny Stock Risks

30/06/2026

Regulators are using a multi-pronged strategy of surveillance, enforcement, and delisting rules to combat manipulation and protect investors from market misconduct.

Cybersecurity

Google Grants Japan's Megabanks Access to Advanced Cyber AI

29/06/2026

The move is part of a broader government push to bolster the financial sector's defences against cyberattacks using cutting-edge AI.

AI Risk & Governance

BSP Issues Voluntary AI Governance Principles for Financial Sector

29/06/2026

The BSP has released guidance for FIs to develop their own AI governance frameworks, focusing on five key principles.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines Flags Tax Evasion as High Money Laundering Threat

29/06/2026

The AMLC has identified tax evasion, with estimated annual losses of PHP 500 billion, as a top money laundering threat in a new risk assessment.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippines Mandates Stronger Authentication for High-Risk Transactions

29/06/2026

Financial institutions must replace SMS and email one-time passwords with stronger methods for high-risk transactions starting 25 June.

Market Data & Technology

Tokyo Stock Exchange to Double Trading Capacity to Ensure Stability

29/06/2026

The exchange is undertaking its largest-ever system upgrade to enhance reliability and prevent disruptions following a surge in trading volumes.

Structural Regulation

Australia Passes Tax Reforms Targeting Property, CGT and Foreign Investment

29/06/2026

New laws overhaul capital gains tax, curb property investment strategies, and implement new tax rules for foreign investors.