Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSS Korea Orders Brokerages to Strengthen Internal Controls

24/09/2026

Domestic brokerages have been directed to overhaul their internal controls and eradicate self-serving sales practices to protect investors.

Tokenisation

Korea Investors Service Develops Framework to Rate Digital Finance

24/09/2026

The ratings agency is establishing new credit risk assessment criteria for tokenised securities and stablecoins amid ongoing regulatory developments.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Finalises Guidance on Financial Market Infrastructure Reforms

24/09/2026

ASIC has updated its regulatory guides for financial market infrastructure operators following recent legislative reforms.

Market Risk

Bangladesh Bank Eases FX Rules For Offshore Banking Units

24/09/2026

BB has authorised OBUs to conduct outright foreign currency transactions and cross-currency swaps to enhance liquidity management and funding strategies.

Sustainable Finance

Thailand SEC Updates Rules for Transition And Amber Bonds

24/09/2026

The regulator has introduced new guidelines for transition and amber bonds while enhancing disclosure requirements for all ESG debt instruments.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand FMA Warns TSB Bank Over Six-Year Fee Overcharging Error

24/09/2026

The FMA has issued a formal warning to TSB Bank after it overcharged business customers NZD 1.73 million.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

China Proposes Stricter Integrity Rules for Brokerages

24/09/2026

China's securities industry body has proposed revised rules extending anti-corruption oversight to offshore operations, digital finance and executive compensation.

Market Data & Technology

ASX Launches Secured Overnight Repo Benchmark SOFIA

23/09/2026

The transaction-based benchmark aims to support market resilience and transparency, aligning Australia with global benchmark reform and international standards.

Capital Adequacy

Korea to Increase Capital Requirements For High-Risk Mortgages

23/09/2026

Regulators plan to apply higher risk weights to high-value and high-LTV mortgages to strengthen bank capital buffers against household debt risks.