Enforcement

ASIC Nets Record Penalties in H2 2025, Puts Super Trustees on Notice

25/02/2026

ASIC secured a "record-breaking" AUD 349.8 million in civil penalties in the second half of 2025 in response to "serious misconduct".

ESG / Sustainability

Korea to Link Dividend Tax Breaks to Corporate Governance Disclosures

25/02/2026

New rule links tax incentives to 'Value-Up' disclosures, aiming to boost participation in the government's market reform programme.

Taiwan Brings More Leasing Firms Under Consumer Protection Law

25/02/2026

The move is the second phase of a regulatory plan to bring non-bank financing activities under the Financial Consumer Protection Act.

AML / KYC

KoFIU Unveils Plan to Reform AML Training for Financial Firms

25/02/2026

KoFIU said it will shift focus from training hours to practical skills, introducing new certification systems and sector-specific courses.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines Partners with UAE on Islamic Finance, Cross-Border Payments

25/02/2026

The agreement aims to modernise payment systems and strengthen regulatory collaboration, with a focus on improving remittance channels for overseas workers.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan MOF Eyes JGB Auction Changes to Ease Long-End Pressure

25/02/2026

The finance ministry is considering revising its liquidity-support auction framework from April to rebalance supply and ease yields amid market volatility.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Foundation Launches Framework for Assessing Readiness for ISSB Standards

25/02/2026

New guide and assessment tool cover three domains for assessing ISSB readiness, including practical examples from APAC jurisdictions like Singapore and Hong Kong.

Fintech / Regtech

Australian Finance Industry Urges RBA to Mandate Open Access to iPhone Payments

25/02/2026

In a submission to a parliamentary inquiry, finance body AFIA has argued that Apple's control over the iPhone's NFC chip requires regulatory intervention.

Enforcement

Hong Kong SFC Secures Global Asset Freeze in HKEX Insider Dealing Case

25/02/2026

SFC obtains first-of-its-kind UK court order to freeze HKD 4.3 million linked to a former HKEX employee and relatives.