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Conduct, Culture & Accountability
New Zealand FMA CEO Resigns As Conduct Probe Continues
07/09/2026
Samantha Barrass has left the FMA with immediate effect as an inquiry into her conduct is merged with a wider government-led review of the regulator’s workplace culture.
Stablecoins
BOK Warns of FX Risks if Stablecoin, Crypto Markets are Liberalised
07/09/2026
New BOK report finds that the structure of crypto markets dictates how stablecoin shocks affect real-world exchange rates.
Anti-Money Laundering
Seoul Credit Co-op Chair Probed Over KRW 11bn Nominee Scheme
07/09/2026
The official allegedly used employee and relative names to evade taxes and now faces further allegations of embezzlement and workplace abuse.
Trading & Investment
China Tightens Tax Rules for Restricted Share Transfers
07/09/2026
New rules close insider tax loopholes for restricted share sales, clarifying the 20% rate and mandating stricter withholding obligations.
Structural Regulation
NYSE and KRX to Cooperate on Market Structure Reforms
07/09/2026
The two exchanges have signed an agreement to collaborate on market modernisation, including a shorter settlement cycle and longer trading hours, to enhance global investor access.
Reporting & Disclosures
Taiwan Mandates IFRS Sustainability Reporting for Asset Managers
07/09/2026
The new rules mandate a phased rollout requiring securities investment trust enterprises to adopt IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, starting with the largest firms from 2027.
Structural Regulation
Vietnam Pushes Ahead With Proposed Overhaul of Securities Law
07/09/2026
The proposed amendments aim to simplify administrative procedures for FIs and introduce a sandbox for testing new technologies and services.
Trading & Investment
Korea to Halve Investment Product Subscription Times
07/09/2026
The aim is to cut the processing time from one hour to 30-40 minutes by simplifying paperwork and streamlining explanations.
Credit Risk
Australia to Pilot Use of Rent Payments in Mortgage Credit Scoring
07/09/2026
New initiative will use open banking data to allow lenders to consider rental payment history in mortgage applications.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
AFASA Law Has Bolstered Anti-Scam Enforcement, BSP Affirms
07/09/2026
The BSP says the anti-scam legislation has significantly strengthened its ability to combat financial fraud and pursue perpetrators.
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