Supervision & Enforcement

Japan's Brokerage M&A Rules Under Scrutiny After Moomoo Sanctions

23/07/2026

FSA enforcement against a Chinese-backed online broker has sparked industry criticism over 'backdoor registration' and the supervision of foreign entrants.

Anti-Money Laundering

BSP Directs Banks to Tighten Controls on Casino Junket Operators

23/07/2026

The BSP has released a new guidance paper outlining enhanced due diligence and specific risk management practices for financial institutions dealing with the high-risk sector.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong MPFA to Study Proposal to Widen MPF Investment in ETFs

23/07/2026

The MPFA says it will prudently consider suggestions to relax rules on investing in exchange-traded funds.

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.