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PEPs & Sanctions

EU, UK, Canada Announce New Russia Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2026

New measures from the EU and UK focus on third-country circumvention, while Canada also targets Russia's war machine and shadow fleet.

Trading & Investment

CSRC Announces Reforms to Deepen HK Ties, Launch Active ETFs

By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2026

The CSRC has announced a raft of measures to open its capital markets, including new derivative products for Hong Kong and the introduction of actively managed ETFs.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Interpol Warns of 'Weaponised' Compliance as Cybercrime Surges

By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2026

New report warns that sophisticated cybercriminals are now weaponising regulatory obligations to extort financial firms and using AI to bypass identity controls.

Structural Regulation

MAS Revises Takeovers Code to Curb Anti-Competitive Practices

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2026

The changes, effective 16 July, introduce new rules on break fees, exclusivity arrangements, offeror statements, and schemes of arrangement.

Structural Regulation

APRA Proposes Major Overhaul of Financial Sector Governance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/06/2026

The regulator has released a draft prudential standard to harmonise rules, clarify board accountability, and address emerging risks across all regulated industries.

Market Risk

BOJ Raises Rate to 1%, Details Plan to Taper JGB Purchases

By Manesh Samtani | 17/06/2026

BOJ lifted its policy rate for the first time since December and outlined a clear, long-term path for reducing its bond holdings through to 2027.

Market Abuse

ASIC Proposes New Regulatory Guide on Pre-hedging

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2026

ASIC is seeking feedback on draft guidance clarifying its expectations for market participants engaging in pre-hedging, aligning with global standards.

Reporting & Disclosures

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.