Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia: Macquarie Faces Penalty for Misleading Savings Rate Promotions

12/11/2026

Macquarie Bank has admitted to breaching the Corporations Act and agreed to a proposed A$14m penalty for misleading savings account promotions.

Tokenisation

Taiwan Regulators Outline Plans to Expand Domestic Bond Market

12/11/2026

The FSC and TPEx have announced a strategic plan to double annual bond issuance by 2030 through tokenisation, dual listings, and tax optimisation.

Liquidity Risk

Vietnam Central Bank Injects Liquidity via Spot Dollar Purchases and Swaps

12/11/2026

The SBV has launched spot dollar purchases and six-month foreign exchange swaps to ease liquidity pressures and lower lending rates.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Imposes Interim Stop Orders on Fund Manager Over Disclosure Failures

12/11/2026

ASIC has halted two Angas Securities funds over inadequate disclosures regarding the firm's financial health and Bathla Group exposure.

Trading & Investment

Thailand Reports Progress from JUMP+ Value Enhancement Initiative

12/11/2026

The SET said 87 percent of participants progressed according to plan, while combined first-half net profit rose 42.3 percent against the three-year average.

Market Abuse

South Korea Imposes Record KRW 1.63 tn Fine on Bond Dealers

12/11/2026

The FTC has fined 15 primary dealers for colluding in government bond auctions, prompting strong industry pushback.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

HKMA, IA Ban Former Bank Agent for 9 Months Over Unethical Selling

12/11/2026

Hong Kong regulators have jointly banned a former insurance intermediary for nine months for pressuring clients and altering underwriting data.

Cybersecurity

Malaysia to Accelerate Quantum Migration to Strengthen Data Security

12/11/2026

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has asked MCMC to explore collaboration with security agencies and telecommunications companies on research into quantum-resistant technologies.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Sues Commonwealth Bank Over Undisclosed Business Fees

12/11/2026

ASIC has launched civil penalty proceedings against CBA for allegedly overcharging business customers.