Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Eases Fund Concentration Limits for Heavyweight Stocks

By Mark Johnston | 26/04/2026

The move allows certain domestic funds to hold larger positions in single companies that dominate the local stock index, reflecting market realities.

Payments & Settlements

RBNZ Outlines Legal Options to Mandate Public Access to Cash

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/04/2026

The central bank detailed voluntary and statutory paths to ensure cash services, extending its public consultation amid strong interest.

Data Privacy

Japanese Insurers Face New Scrutiny Over Toyota Data Breach

By Editors | 26/04/2026

Employees on loan from Tokio Marine, Mitsui Sumitomo, and Aioi Nissay Dowa improperly accessed information, raising fresh compliance concerns for the non-life sector.

Structural Regulation

Korea to Introduce Cornerstone Investor System to Stabilise IPO Market

By Mark Johnston | 26/04/2026

The new rules allow pre-allocation of IPO shares to long-term institutional investors who commit to a six-month lock-up, aiming to improve price discovery and stability.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Updates Guidance on Financial Reporting and Audit Relief

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/04/2026

ASIC has reissued its regulatory guide on relief from financial reporting and audit rules, consolidating previous guidance and reflecting recent legislative reforms.

Structural Regulation

South Korea Launches Public Portal to Reform Financial Rules

By Editors | 25/04/2026

The FSC is seeking public and industry input to identify and fix outdated, unfair, or inconvenient financial practices and regulations.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Sri Lanka Probes $2.5m Cyber Heist from Finance Ministry

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2026

Hackers diverted a sovereign debt repayment intended for Australia, prompting an investigation into internal control failures and triggering calls for greater parliamentary oversight.

Supervision & Enforcement

India Finalises Online Gaming Rules, Imposing New Obligations on FIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2026

New rules effective 1 May establish a gaming authority and prohibit FIs from processing transactions for prohibited online money games.

Structural Regulation

Australian Court Dismisses ASIC’s Continuous Disclosure Case Against Nuix

By Editors | 25/04/2026

ASIC has lost its civil penalty proceedings against software company Nuix, with the court dismissing all claims and ordering the regulator to pay costs.