Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS Directs Asset Managers to Overhaul Stewardship Systems

26/02/2026

The FSS has criticised firms for 'inadequate' proxy voting and says it will inspect their internal processes and systems.

Payments & Settlements

RBNZ Proposes Binding Cash Access Standards for Banks

25/02/2026

The RBNZ has launched a consultation on new rules requiring banks to provide widespread, free access to cash services.

Supervision & 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".

Structural Regulation

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.

Structural Regulation

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.

Anti-Money Laundering

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.

Payments & Settlements

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.

Trading & Investment

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.

Reporting & Disclosures

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.