Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Proposes Guidance on Appointing Reviewing Liquidators

06/05/2026

The proposed guidance clarifies the process for appointing a liquidator to review the conduct of an external administration and related parties.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia to Cease Commercial Operations of SC's Training Arm

06/05/2026

The SIDC will halt commercial activities after a review found its model unsustainable, though mandatory training and certification are set to continue.

Supervision & Enforcement

HKEX Replaces Auditor PwC With KPMG Amid Evergrande Fallout

06/05/2026

HKEX shareholders have approved the appointment of KPMG as auditor, a direct consequence of regulatory penalties against PwC for its work on China Evergrande.

Alternative Markets

FSB Scrutinises Retail Investor Risks in Private Credit

06/05/2026

The FSB is examining risks from the influx of retail investors into the private credit market amid concerns over redemptions and loan quality.

Trading & Investment

India Unlikely to Allow Banks, Insurers to Trade Commodity Derivatives: SEBI

06/05/2026

SEBI chairman says the central bank and insurance authority are not inclined to permit their regulated entities to invest in commodity derivatives.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea Task Force Targets Crypto and Hawala in KRW 600 Billion FX Probe

05/05/2026

A multi-agency task force has identified sophisticated schemes using virtual accounts, crypto, and trade mis-invoicing to launder funds and evade taxes.

Structural Regulation

Australia Consults on Amendments to Global Minimum Tax Rules

05/05/2026

The Treasury has released draft rules to align its Pillar Two implementation with recent OECD guidance, including extending transitional safe harbour provisions.

Capital Adequacy

Taiwan Mulls Easing Brokerage Lending Rules with Capital Conditions

05/05/2026

Regulators are considering raising lending limits for securities firms to ease a funding shortage, but any relaxation will be tied to new capital-raising commitments.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong FSDC Proposes Launch of Insurance Competency Framework

05/05/2026

New paper outlines a blueprint to tackle talent shortages, proposing a new professional framework and pathways for mid-career entrants.