Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Launches New Taskforce to Combat Voice Phishing Scams

27/03/2026

Financial authorities will establish a cross-sector council to strengthen detection and information sharing, targeting new scams and mule accounts.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASIC Consults on Proposed Derivatives Reporting Rule Changes

27/03/2026

The proposed amendments aim to simplify reporting, reduce complexity, and further align Australia’s framework with international standards in response to industry feedback.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Explores Micro Index Futures to Boost Retail Access

27/03/2026

HKEX is reportedly planning new contracts on its benchmark indexes, sized at 1/50th of standard futures, for a Q4 launch.

Cybersecurity

APRA Decommissions Legacy Reporting System After Security Flaw Found

27/03/2026

APRA has taken its D2A data submission platform offline and is instructing firms to uninstall the client software immediately.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan FSC Expands Custodian Scope for Managed Futures Enterprises

27/03/2026

The amendment allows certain securities firms to act as custodians, aiming to foster business development and expand options in the sector.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Outlines Key Lessons from Shield and First Guardian Failures

27/03/2026

ASIC's Alan Kirkland outlines expectations for superannuation trustees as gatekeepers following the collapse of investment schemes affecting 11,000 members.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia OJK Confirms Plan to Impose 15pc Free Float Rule

27/03/2026

The move is part of a broader capital market reform agenda aimed at improving liquidity and addressing concerns from index provider MSCI.

Structural Regulation

Australian Senators Probe Ethics of Private Equity in Accounting

26/03/2026

A parliamentary inquiry is questioning if private equity ownership creates conflicts of interest, prompting calls for stronger disclosure and oversight.

KYC & CDD

Hong Kong Gazettes Bill to Enhance Tax Reporting Framework

26/03/2026

The proposed amendments introduce mandatory registration for financial institutions, stricter record-keeping, and higher penalties in response to an OECD review.