Structural Regulation

India Proposes New Framework for Pension Distribution Agents

09/09/2026

New rules for pension intermediaries have been proposed, creating a digital-only category and expanding eligibility to more entity types.

Payments & Settlements

RBNZ Grants ESAS Access to First Non-Bank Deposit Taker

09/09/2026

The move follows a review of access criteria for the ESAS, aiming to boost innovation and competition in the financial ecosystem.

Structural Regulation

Australia Releases Draft Legislation on 30pc Minimum Tax for Trusts

09/09/2026

The Australian government has released draft legislation for a 30 percent minimum tax on discretionary trusts, effective from 1 July 2028.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Removes 45 VASP and Remitter Registrations Amid High-Risk Scrutiny

09/09/2026

AUSTRAC has taken action against 45 firms in the past year, citing money laundering risks.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

New Zealand Passes Bill to Modernise SFO's Investigative Powers

09/09/2026

The legislation introduces new powers for remote digital searches, oral warrant applications, and extended evidence handling timeframes to combat complex financial crime.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Japanese Banks Hesitate on Defence Funding Despite Government Push

08/09/2026

Private lenders are struggling to align with government calls for increased investment in the defence sector, citing reputational and business risks.

Supervision & Enforcement

Indonesia to Widen Scope of Asset Forfeiture Bill

08/09/2026

The proposed expansion could bring banking, insurance, tax, mining and environmental offences within Indonesia’s asset forfeiture regime, widening the focus beyond corruption.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Mandates Real-Time Data Reporting for Commodity Exchanges

08/09/2026

Vietnam's industry ministry has issued new rules requiring commodity exchanges to provide real-time trading and risk data to a central regulatory platform, enhancing market transparency.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Investor Body Warns on Pyramid Schemes After China Arrests

08/09/2026

The investor association has issued a strong public warning against pyramid-style investment schemes following the arrest of 52 Singaporeans in China.