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Cybersecurity
Hong Kong SFC Fines Luk Fook Securities HKD 2.1 Million for Cyber Failings
30/07/2026
The SFC has penalised a firm for significant cybersecurity deficiencies that contributed to a successful ransomware attack.

Cybersecurity
Thailand's SEC Investigates Data Breach at Central Securities Depository
30/07/2026
The regulator is monitoring the response after the TSD confirmed unauthorised access to its investor portal exposed personal data.

Structural Regulation
BSEC Extends Deadline for Female Independent Directors
30/07/2026
BSEC has given listed firms another year to comply with a board diversity rule, citing challenges companies face in finding qualified candidates.

Reporting & Disclosures
ISSB Proposes Taxonomy Update for GHG Emissions Disclosures
30/07/2026
The proposed digital taxonomy update reflects recent amendments to IFRS S2, focusing on financed emissions and industry classification systems.

Structural Regulation
Korea to Revamp Audit Rules, Boost Mid-Tier Firms
30/07/2026
New regulations will allow high-quality mid-tier firms to audit large listed companies, while imposing stricter governance and liability rules on all auditors.

Market Risk
AMRO Flags Volatility Risks from Leveraged ETFs After Korea Action
30/07/2026
AMRO analysis highlights regulatory concerns over funds that amplify market moves, pointing to Korea as a key test case for policymakers.

Reporting & Disclosures
Vietnam Auditors Collaborate to Implement Green Taxonomy
30/07/2026
Renewed partnership aims to upskill auditors and accountants to enhance transparency and combat greenwashing in Vietnam's sustainable finance market.

Supervision & Enforcement
SFC Fines China Industrial Securities for Failures in Managing Private Fund
30/07/2026
The SFC penalised China Industrial Securities for serious control failures and for facilitating dubious, complex fund arrangements.

Structural Regulation
Vietnam Approves Plan for International Financial Centre by 2035
30/07/2026
The government has endorsed a two-phase plan to establish international financial hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

Structural Regulation
ACCC Mandates Proactive Measures for Low-Fee Bank Accounts
30/07/2026
The ACCC has imposed new binding conditions on banks to proactively identify and migrate customers to low-fee accounts.
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