Market Infrastructure

Philippines Finalises Stricter Rules for Payment System Disruptions

03/04/2026

New rules impose a strict, time-bound framework for participants of the Peso RTGS, introducing a one-hour reporting deadline and a two-hour trigger for contingency plans.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Overhaul Mandated After ASIC Report Finds Systemic Failures

02/04/2026

Independent inquiry finds that ASX prioritised profits over infrastructure, prompting regulators to impose a major overhaul to rebuild trust.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Shelves Plans for Statutory Corporate Rescue Regime

02/04/2026

In response to strong objections against the proposed regime from labour groups and SMEs, the government has decided to retain its existing court-supervised scheme of arrangement.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Block Mortgage Extensions for Multi-Homeowners

02/04/2026

The measures, part of a new household debt plan, will also impose stricter rules on P2P lenders and penalties for loan misuse.

AML / KYC

Australia Launches Public VASP Register Under Expanded AML/CTF Laws

02/04/2026

New reforms introduce greater oversight of the virtual asset sector, aligning Australia’s AML/CTF framework with global standards and increasing transparency.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australia Passes Landmark Digital Asset Framework

02/04/2026

New legislation brings crypto exchanges and custody providers under Australia's financial services regime, requiring them to obtain an AFSL to improve consumer protection and market integrity.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand Finalises Exemption to Boost Green Bond Market

02/04/2026

The FMA has granted a class exemption to remove disclosure hurdles for green and sustainable bonds, aiming to grow the domestic market.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Issues Guidance on Operational Resilience Good Practices

02/04/2026

The circular details best practices in ICT, cyber, and third-party risk management ahead of the May 2026 implementation deadline.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Proposes Major Overhaul of Key Equity Indices

01/04/2026

A consultation is underway to expand the benchmark FBMKLCI to 50 stocks and align its methodology with regulatory diversification principles for investment funds.