Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippines Central Bank and DOJ Sign Data-Sharing Pact to Fight Scams

27/07/2026

The agreement establishes a formal process for prosecutors to obtain financial account information to speed up investigations under the country's anti-scamming legislation.

Structural Regulation

New Zealand Exchange Proposes Tiered Compliance Regime for SMEs

26/07/2026

NZX is consulting on a new framework aimed at easing the compliance burden for smaller issuers listed on its main board.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Proposes to Raise Threshold for Low-Volume Markets

26/07/2026

ASIC is seeking feedback on a proposal to renew its licensing relief for low-volume markets and increase the transaction value threshold.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Outlines 'Best Interests' Expectations for Mortgage Broking Industry

24/07/2026

ASIC has detailed its expectations for mortgage brokers' compliance with the 'best interests duty', warning against 'order-taking' and highlighting poor complaints handling.

Structural Regulation

Philippine Stock Exchange Revises Index Management Rules

24/07/2026

The PSE is introducing new liquidity metrics and a lower free float requirement for large-cap firms to align its indices with global standards.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Proposes to Simplify Sell-Side Research Guidance

24/07/2026

ASIC is seeking feedback on a proposal to replace its sell-side research guidance with a principles-based approach.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Puts Auditors on Notice Over Compliance With Legal and Ethical Obligations

24/07/2026

ASIC also launched a new surveillance of the Big 4 firms to examine the complaints they've received regarding their audit practices.

Emerging Prudential Risks

IMF: Asia-Pacific Financial Integration Lags Behind Trade Dominance

24/07/2026

An IMF paper finds the region’s financial integration is uneven, urging policy action on regulation, supervision and data transparency to support future growth.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong and Malaysia Ink Landmark Deals to Deepen Capital Market Ties

24/07/2026

New agreements will streamline dual IPOs, expand the mutual recognition of funds scheme, and enhance cross-border audit oversight between the two markets.