Structural Regulation

KRX to Study Role of High-Frequency Trading in Market Turmoil

23/07/2026

KRX is commissioning research to analyse the market impact of HFT and consider new regulations amid surging volatility.

Structural Regulation

Japan Finalises New Corporate Governance Code

22/07/2026

Regulators have released a streamlined corporate governance code, urging listed firms to prioritise long-term value and growth investments over formalism.

Structural Regulation

ASX Consults on Major Update to Corporate Governance Principles

22/07/2026

The Australian bourse has launched a public consultation on the 5th edition of its Principles, aiming to simplify the framework and remove regulatory duplication.

Clearing & Post-Trade

KSD Launches Next-Gen Systems for FX Securities and Agency Services

22/07/2026

The new platforms are designed to align with global T+1 settlement cycles and the ISO 20022 standard.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Taiwan Amends Anti-Fraud Rules to Mandate VASP and Bank Collaboration

22/07/2026

The amendments introduce an anti-fraud platform and cross-sector inquiry mechanisms, expanding compliance duties for FIs and VASPs.

Anti-Money Laundering

Hong Kong and Laos Ink MoU to Develop 'Gold Corridor'

21/07/2026

The agreement focuses on strengthening financial market linkages, promoting physical gold flows, and enhancing regulatory collaboration on AML and best practices.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Considers Scrapping Lunch Break in Trading Hours Overhaul

21/07/2026

HKEX has floated early-stage proposals to extend cash market trading, including a potential evening session, to bolster the city’s global competitiveness.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australian Banks Seek Access to ATO Data to Combat AI-Driven Fraud

21/07/2026

The banking industry is calling for consent-based data sharing and proportionate regulation to cut compliance costs and fight rising document fraud.

AI Risk & Governance

Australia to Legislate ‘Digital Duty of Care’ for AI

21/07/2026

The government has outlined five key priorities to strengthen AI safety, including new legislation and a framework for automated decision-making.