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China Targets Greenwashing and Style Drift in New Fund Rules

By Mark Johnston | 16/06/2026

AMAC has released three new guidelines to boost investor protection and standardise ESG and thematic fund management.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASX Admits Misleading Market on CHESS, Agrees A$20.5M Penalty

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/06/2026

ASX has settled legal proceedings with ASIC over 2022 misleading statements about its CHESS replacement project.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Gazettes Bill to Enhance Tax Regimes for Funds and Family Offices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/06/2026

The bill expands eligible investments to include digital assets and private credit, and introduces new economic substance rules to attract investment and reinforce the city's hub status.

Operational Risk

HKMA Finalises Rules for New Consumer Credit Data-Sharing Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/06/2026

The HKMA has finalised rules for its new credit data-sharing model, requiring banks to use multiple credit reference agencies and conduct annual switch-over drills to ensure operational resilience.

KYC & CDD

Taskforce Urges Global Action on Fragmented Ownership Data

By Manesh Samtani | 15/06/2026

New report says disconnected beneficial ownership registers are hampering the cross-border financial crime fight, and outlines a roadmap.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

FinCEN Issues Guidance to Bolster Fraud Information Sharing

By Manesh Samtani | 15/06/2026

FinCEN has clarified rules under the USA PATRIOT Act, encouraging banks to share a wider range of fraud-related data.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Singapore Unveils Gold Hub Plans With New Clearing, Vaulting Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/06/2026

MAS has announced an OTC clearing system, central bank vaulting, and the removal of a key investment cap for funds and family offices.

Cybersecurity

Korea to Ease Network Separation Rules, Mandate Stricter AI Security

By Mark Johnston | 12/06/2026

Authorities are relaxing network separation rules to foster AI development while introducing new anti-phishing measures, including a strict liability regime.

Market Risk

Korea Launches FX Probes, Tightens Rules to Stem Won Slide

By Mark Johnston | 12/06/2026

Authorities are inspecting foreign banks and have issued new directives to curb speculation, as a multi-agency illegal FX task force is made permanent.