Markets & Infrastructure

Operational Risk

Korea FSS Signals 'Zero-Tolerance' Shift to 'Pre-emptive' Supervision

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

The FSS is moving from post-incident sanctions to a preventive framework with a focus on consumer protection and systemic risk.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Outlines Key Lessons from Shield and First Guardian Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

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

Data Privacy

Philippine Regulators Unite to Crack Down on Online Lender Abuses

By Editors | 27/03/2026

Joint advisory warns online lending platforms of licence revocation and other penalties for illegal data processing and abusive debt collection.

Structural Regulation

New Zealand FMA Flags Advice Reform After Review Finds Access Gaps

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2026

The FMA review found that advisers are overly cautious and technology is underused, prompting sector engagement on 'right-sizing' advice to improve consumer access.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia OJK Confirms Plan to Impose 15pc Free Float Rule

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 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

Indonesia: New OJK Leadership Pledges to Restore Investor Confidence

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

The new leadership is prioritising integrated supervision and licensing as well as restoring investor confidence after recent market turmoil.

Sustainable Finance

India Offers Template for Integrating Social Impact in Capital Markets: WEF

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

SEBI has created new instruments, professional standards, and reporting requirements to integrate social impact into India’s capital markets.

Structural Regulation

Australian Senators Probe Ethics of Private Equity in Accounting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

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

Cryptocurrency

Korean Regulator Sanctions Upbit for Misleading Fee Advertising

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2026

The KFTC has issued a corrective order against the crypto exchange for advertising a fee discount that never existed.