Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Australian Broker Petra Capital Fined for Data Errors Hindering Surveillance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/02/2026

The penalty follows a system change that made single clients appear as multiple entities in regulatory reports.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Approves BNP Paribas, Chang Hwa for Kaohsiung Wealth Hub

By Editors | 05/02/2026

The approvals bring the total number of approved banks in the pilot zone to 20, a key initiative to build an Asian asset management hub.

Trading & Investment

HK Official Details Bond Market Reforms, Eyes E-Trading and CGB Futures

By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2026

Regulators are studying an electronic trading platform, preparing to launch offshore CGB futures, and exploring wider use of tokenised bonds.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea to Tighten Bank Branch Closure Rules in New Consumer Push

By Editors | 05/02/2026

FSC to mandate impact assessments for most branch closures from March and outlines a four-pillar plan to bolster consumer protection.

Payments & Settlements

UK and China Launch Technical Dialogue, Designate New RMB Clearing Bank

By Mark Johnston | 05/02/2026

Regulators establish technical cooperation on stability and supervision while designating Bank of China’s London Branch as a second RMB clearing bank.

Cryptocurrency

Coinbase Accuses Australian Banks of 'Systemic Debanking'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2026

Coinbase has urged lawmakers to legislate transparency measures, arguing current bank practices threaten competition and innovation in the country.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

South Korea to Ban Executives for Accounting Fraud in Transparency Push

By Manesh Samtani | 04/02/2026

Regulators will impose market exit penalties, mandate external oversight for major audit firms, and penalise low-ball audit bids to boost investor confidence.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Sets Governance and Transparency Standards for Gold Industry

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

The Principles are designed to raise standards and build investor confidence as the country seeks to attract international gold traders and refiners.

Supervision & Enforcement

Australia Unveils Sweeping Audit and Consultancy Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2026

The reforms include a 100-fold increase in fines for promoting tax exploitation schemes and a plan to merge key standards bodies.