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Structural Regulation

NYSE and KRX to Cooperate on Market Structure Reforms

By Editors | 07/09/2026

The two exchanges have signed an agreement to collaborate on market modernisation, including a shorter settlement cycle and longer trading hours, to enhance global investor access.

Cybersecurity

Korea Further Eases Network Separation Rules to Expand AI Security Pilot

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/09/2026

The pilot is being expanded to include smaller financial firms and e-finance providers, allowing them to use AI for security testing.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan Mandates IFRS Sustainability Reporting for Asset Managers

By Editors | 07/09/2026

The new rules mandate a phased rollout requiring securities investment trust enterprises to adopt IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, starting with the largest firms from 2027.

AI Risk & Governance

Hong Kong SFC Considers New Guidance for Agentic AI

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/09/2026

The SFC is mulling new guidance for firms on agentic AI, while also planning to expand the use of RMB-denominated assets as collateral by year-end.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Australia Unveils National Strategy to Drive Financial Innovation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2026

The government has launched a new plan to modernise financial regulation, enhance industry collaboration, and support the development of new technologies.

KYC & CDD

HKMA Updates Remote Onboarding Guidance Over AI Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2026

The HKMA has issued updated guidance for remote customer on-boarding, requiring firms to combat rising AI-driven fraud risks through continuous system updates.

Structural Regulation

China Scraps Decades-Old Dividend Tax Break for Foreign Individuals

By Mark Johnston | 04/09/2026

The move ends a 1994 exemption and applies a standard 20 percent tax rate, part of a broader push for market unification.

Trading & Investment

SFC Enhances Guidance for Funds with Private Market Exposure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2026

New guidance introduces enhanced disclosure requirements and a ‘complex product’ designation for retail funds with significant exposure to private credit and equity.

Anti-Money Laundering

Thailand Mandates FATF Travel Rule for Digital Assets

By Editors | 03/09/2026

New rules will require VASPs to collect and share originator and beneficiary data for all transactions from February 2027.