Credit Risk

Taiwan Consults on Margin Financing Rules for Foreign Securities Trading

09/09/2026

The new rules will allow securities firms to offer financing to clients trading foreign securities, aiming to meet investor demand and reduce currency conversion costs

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Bans Former Sequoia Executive Garry Crole for 10 Years

09/09/2026

ASIC has banned the former managing director over his role at a subsidiary where advice failures led to the collapse of two superannuation funds.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Approves 131 Firms for New Collateral Valuation System

09/09/2026

A two-tier system for collateral valuers has been introduced, with additional safeguards for large loans and weaker banks.

Payments & Settlements

RBA Brings Armaguard Under New Cash Distribution Framework

09/09/2026

The move makes Australia's dominant cash-in-transit operator a regulated entity, formalising its status as critical national payments infrastructure.

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.