Custody & Infrastructure

Australia Passes Law to Bring Crypto Under AFSL Regime

02/04/2026

New legislation designed to improve consumer protection and market integrity will require crypto exchanges and custody providers to obtain an AFS licence.

Sustainable Finance

New Zealand Finalises Exemption to Boost Green Bond Market

02/04/2026

The FMA has granted a class exemption to remove disclosure hurdles for green and sustainable bonds, aiming to grow the domestic market.

Operational Risk

HKMA Issues Guidance on Operational Resilience Good Practices

02/04/2026

The circular details best practices in ICT, cyber, and third-party risk management ahead of the May 2026 implementation deadline.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Proposes Major Overhaul of Key Equity Indices

01/04/2026

A consultation is underway to expand the benchmark FBMKLCI to 50 stocks and align its methodology with regulatory diversification principles for investment funds.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASX Finalises Dynamic Default Fund Framework for Futures Clearing

01/04/2026

ASX has finalised its new framework, adopting key industry proposals on recovery powers and waterfall structure but retaining its contentious sizing methodology.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia's 2025 Scam Losses Rose 7.8pc YoY: NASC Report

01/04/2026

Report reveals latest scam loss statistics and highlights a shift by the Australian government towards a prevention-first regulatory model.

Credit Risk

Korea Launches New Microfinance Initiatives to Boost Financial Inclusion

01/04/2026

Three new microfinance products have been launched to provide low-interest credit to young people and vulnerable groups who struggle with mainstream finance.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia’s Financial Complaints Authority Appoints First Chief Scams Officer

01/04/2026

David Lacey will lead a new multi-party dispute resolution service, holding banks, telcos and digital platforms to account under a new government framework.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Eases Bond Issuance Rules for Foreign Institutions

01/04/2026

The FSC has relaxed listing requirements for foreign financial institutions, their branches, and subsidiaries to attract more issuers to its international bond market.