Structural Regulation

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The FSC is seeking public and industry input to identify and fix outdated, unfair, or inconvenient financial practices and regulations.

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.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Advances Plan for Government-backed Tech Fund

By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2026

The new government-backed fund will require managers to allocate at least 25 percent of capital towards establishing production and manufacturing bases in the city.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

South Korea Sees Rapid Uptake of New Consumer Protection Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

In a review, the FSS found that financial firms are strengthening board oversight and CCO authority in response to new governance guidelines.

Structural Regulation

NZ FMA Penalises QEX Logistics, Founder for Financial Reporting Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

New Zealand’s FMA has imposed significant civil penalties and a directorship ban for multi-year failures to file audited financial statements.

AI Risk & Governance

Abu Dhabi and Shenzhen's Futian District Partner on Financial Cooperation

By Editors | 24/04/2026

The agreement establishes a framework to enhance collaboration in financial innovation, AI in finance, and cross-border investment structures, including the QFLP framework.

Structural Regulation

South Korea to Tighten Holding Company Rules for Overseas Listings

By Editors | 24/04/2026

The KFTC plans to scrap an exemption for dual-listed firms, raising subsidiary ownership requirements to tackle regulatory loopholes and protect minority shareholders.