PEPs & Sanctions

Australia Issues New Sanctions Guidance for Gatekeeper Professionals

24/03/2026

New guidance outlines due diligence and reporting obligations for ‘gatekeeper’ professions, with strict liability offences effective from July 2026.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

South Korea Vows ‘No Leniency’ on Mis-selling After ELS Crisis

24/03/2026

The FSS has warned of full penalties for any future incidents amid a surge in leveraged investing and high-risk product sales.

AI Risk & Governance

ASIC Issues Consumer Guidance on AI Use for Financial Advice

24/03/2026

ASIC has published consumer guidance on the risks of using AI tools for financial information, highlighting that the tools are not licensed.

Operational Risk

APRA Consults on New Retirement Data Reporting Framework for Super Funds

24/03/2026

APRA has proposed new reporting standards to collect detailed data on retirement products, advice, and member outcomes from 2027.

Credit Risk

Taiwan Central Bank Eases Credit Controls for Property Market

24/03/2026

The central bank raised the loan-to-value ratio for second-home mortgages to 60 percent, citing the success of previous cooling measures.

Structural Regulation

NZX Consults on New Market Halt Protocols Ahead of Index Futures Launch

24/03/2026

The consultation outlines specific quantitative thresholds for halting the cash market and introduces a new, more flexible set of protocols for derivatives.

Structural Regulation

Australian Treasury Details Five-Pillar Agenda to Tackle Productivity Slump

24/03/2026

A new government submission details a multi-pronged strategy, including significant financial sector and digital reforms, to address Australia’s productivity weaknesses.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Cambodia Prosecute Dozens More Suspects from Scam Compound Raids

23/03/2026

A Phnom Penh court has charged 65 individuals arrested in a 10 March raid on a scam centre. A separate raid on 17 March saw a further 19 arrests.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Vietnam Charges 83 in Major Online Trading Fraud; Payment Firm's Chair Implicated

23/03/2026

Hanoi police have dismantled a fraudulent trading ring that defrauded investors of over VND 1.2 trillion, charging the chairman of a licensed e-wallet company.