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Conduct, Culture & Accountability

MAS Issues Guidance on New Misconduct Reporting Regime

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2026

The guidance clarifies reportable offences, supervisory liability, and procedural changes ahead of a new reporting system launching on 1 January 2027.

Climate Risk

Australia Issues Voluntary Guidance on Climate Transition Plans

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/08/2026

The Australian Treasury has released new voluntary guidance to help organisations develop climate transition plans, aligning with international best practices.

Cybersecurity

SEBI Aligns Cyber Incident Reporting with FSB's FIRE Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/08/2026

The move adopts the FSB's structured format, requiring regulated entities to report incidents throughout their lifecycle, from detection to closure.

Reporting & Disclosures

Australia Consults on Reforms to Climate Reporting Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/08/2026

The Treasury is seeking feedback on proposals to reduce the compliance burden of its new climate disclosure regime, including on assurance.

Trading & Investment

India, Singapore Explore Deeper Capital Market Ties, Digital Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/08/2026

The two countries are discussing expanded collaboration between their main stock exchanges and are working towards a multilateral digital payments system, following a high-level ministerial meeting.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea Proposes Direct FIU Powers to Tackle Unregistered Crypto Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 24/08/2026

The move aims to close a regulatory blind spot and combat money laundering after data showed most police referrals concerning illicit operators were being suspended.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Extends Listing Application Window to 12 Months

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/08/2026

The move is a temporary three-year measure to manage a significant backlog of IPO applications and improve process efficiency without altering regulatory standards.

Payments & Settlements

G20 Urged to Address Tradeoffs in Cross-Border Payments Roadmap

By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2026

Atlantic Council argues that the G20 cross-border payments roadmap contains inherent tradeoffs between speed, inclusion, and security that must be urgently addressed.

PEPs & Sanctions

Australia an 'Outlier' on Russian Sanctions, Senate Report Finds

By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2026

A parliamentary report has found Australia is inadvertently funding Russia's war effort by importing transformed goods like fuel and timber.