Structural Regulation

Hong Kong IPOs Face Scrutiny as Issuers Reveal Cross-Investments

09/11/2026

Hong Kong listing applicants are disclosing detailed investor relationships as regulators intensify scrutiny of IPOs to boost transparency.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand FMA Flags Deficiencies from Audit Quality Review

09/11/2026

The FMA has urged audit firms to improve professional scepticism and valuation checks, reporting a 20 percent non-compliance rate in its latest review.

Supervision & Enforcement

Korea Prepares to Ravamp Inspection and Penalties Framework

09/11/2026

The FSC and FSS are revamping their supervisory framework to encourage voluntary compliance and strengthen defence rights for FIs.

Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2026 – Results Announcement

06/11/2026

Regulation Asia held its 9th annual Awards ceremony on 5 November 2026. Here we announce the winners in each category.

Liquidity Risk

PBOC Shifts Policy Anchor to Overnight Reverse Repo

06/11/2026

China's central bank has revamped its liquidity framework, replacing the seven-day reverse repo rate with an overnight policy anchor.

Capital Adequacy

APRA Imposes Capital Overlay on Macquarie Over Holding Company Breach

06/11/2026

APRA has applied an AUD 100 million capital overlay following a historical capital miscalculation within Macquarie's non-bank businesses.

Capital Adequacy

BCBS Finalises Consolidated Guidelines, Consults on Framework Amendments

06/11/2026

The Basel Committee has finalised its consolidated guidelines in a new modular format and proposed technical amendments to align the Basel Framework.

Market Abuse

Hong Kong ICAC Charges Ex-HKEX VP Over Confidential Data Access

06/11/2026

A former vice president of the HKEX and his mother face charges for allegedly accessing confidential company information for illicit trading profits.

Data Privacy

NZ Trials First Government-Issued Digital Credential with Westpac

06/11/2026

New Zealand has launched a trial of its first government-issued digital credential to streamline business verification and banking services.