Market Infrastructure

Australia Proposes Overhaul of Superannuation, Financial Advice Rules

10/04/2026

The government has launched consultations on wide-ranging reforms targeting superannuation platforms, lead generators, and the last-resort compensation scheme.

Korea FSS to Shift Financial Security Oversight to Prevention

10/04/2026

The FSS will focus on proactive risk management but has vowed a “zero-tolerance” approach to repeat IT incidents caused by internal control failures.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand SEC Unveils Sweeping Measures to Curb Illicit Funds

10/04/2026

The SEC is enhancing KYC, digital asset oversight, and shareholder scrutiny in a national agenda to combat mule accounts and investment scams.

Sanctions

US and Australia Warn Firms on North Korean IT Worker Threat

10/04/2026

Regulators are urging firms to bolster hiring and cyber defences against sophisticated infiltration tactics used to fund Pyongyang's weapons programs.

Fintech / Regtech

ACCC Warns Australian Banks on Mortgage Due Diligence

09/04/2026

The competition regulator is urging lenders to improve loan checks using open banking, as the industry lobbies for access to tax data to combat fraud.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines SEC to Introduce Paperless Filing for Corporate Amendments

09/04/2026

The SEC has proposed new guidelines to allow corporations to file select amendments online, aiming to improve efficiency and sustainability.

Philippines SEC Proposes Stricter Audit Rules for Government Contractors

09/04/2026

The proposal mandates top-tier accredited auditors for firms with high-value public contracts and raises qualification standards for all accredited auditors.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Publishes Finalised Guidance for OTC Derivatives Reporting Regime

09/04/2026

ASIC has issued its updated regulatory guide, aligning local rules with global standards for data, identifiers, and removing the 'safe harbour' for delegated reporting.

Enforcement

ASIC Seeks Court Intervention in Proposed Interprac Sale

09/04/2026

ASIC has launched legal action to investigate the AUD 50,000 sale of a financial adviser facing hundreds of client complaints and significant liabilities.