Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Reinstating Open Market Share Buybacks

06/04/2026

The proposal follows key tax reforms and aims to provide companies with a flexible tool to support share prices amid market volatility.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Needs Clearer AI Rules to Maintain Global Lead - FTAHK

06/04/2026

A new paper by FTAHK finds Hong Kong leads in AI adoption but needs clearer regulations, better data access, and more talent to secure its advantage.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Orders AML/CTF Audit of Payments Firm mHITs

03/04/2026

AUSTRAC has ordered an external audit of mHITs Limited amid concerns its transaction monitoring is failing to manage serious risks, including child exploitation financing.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Details Multi-Year Overhaul of Bank Data Reporting

03/04/2026

The HKMA has launched GDR 3.0, a multi-year plan to replace template-based returns with granular, on-demand data submissions.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Amends Insurer Capital Rules for Share Buybacks

03/04/2026

The FSC has revised capital adequacy requirements for insurers, aligning rules with a new solvency regime set to be implemented in 2026.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Consults on Liquidity Treatment of Settlement Deposits

03/04/2026

APRA aims to clarify that deposits encumbered with settlement service providers cannot be counted towards minimum liquidity holdings for certain banks.

AML / KYC

Korean Police Bust KRW 13 Billion Phishing Ring Impersonating Regulators

03/04/2026

The China-based syndicate impersonated financial regulators and prosecutors to defraud 81 victims over a one-year period, prompting police warnings.

Capital / Liquidity

ISDA Urges Regulatory Action on Australian Super Fund Liquidity Risks

03/04/2026

New report details escalating liquidity risks in Australia’s AUD 4.5 trillion superannuation sector, calling for urgent policy clarity on repos and netting.

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.