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Market Abuse

Korea Proposes 'Unlimited' Rewards for Reporting Stock Manipulation, Accounting Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

The new rules remove reward caps and link payments of up to 30% of collected fines and penalties to incentivise insider reporting.

Supervision & Enforcement

New Zealand Consults on New Prudential Standards for Deposit Takers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

The RBNZ is seeking feedback on five new standards covering governance, risk management, and disclosure under its new deposit-taking regime.

Cybersecurity

MAS Tightens Incident Reporting Framework for Fund Managers, Trust Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

MAS has introduced stricter one-hour breach notifications and mandatory 24-hour and 14-day incident reporting requirements, seeking to strengthen standards across Singapore’s financial sector.

Structural Regulation

Korea Passes Landmark Law Mandating Treasury Share Cancellation

By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2026

The new law, part of a push to tackle the 'Korea discount', passed amid opposition and will be followed by further reforms targeting tax and shareholder rights.

Reporting & Disclosures

South Korea Sets 2028 Start for Mandatory ESG Disclosure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/02/2026

The FSC unveiled a roadmap for ISSB-based reporting, a KRW 790 trillion funding plan, and new data platforms for banks.

PEPs & Sanctions

NZ, UK, Canada Target Russian 'Shadow Fleet' with New Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

Coordinated measures target oil revenues and financial networks, with New Zealand designating 100 vessels and the UK sanctioning a New Zealand-based insurer.

Structural Regulation

India Plans to Merge Tax and Financial Reporting Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

The government will set up panel under the MCA and CBDT to integrate IndAS and ICDS, aiming to end dual reporting, cut compliance costs and reduce tax disputes for corporate India.

Stablecoins

Stablecoin Growth Fuels FX Volatility in Emerging Markets: HKMA Study

By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

New research paper finds a direct link between USD stablecoin flows and exchange rate volatility, prompting calls for stricter regulation.

Anti-Money Laundering

Cambodia Orders Panda Bank Liquidation Amid Illicit Finance Links

By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

The move follows the bank's deteriorating finances and reports linking it to a US-sanctioned firm accused of laundering billions for scam networks.