Australia ASIC Updates Internal Dispute Resolution Data Dashboard with New Complaints Analytics Features

by Mikhail Zavalko | Jun 4, 2026 | Blog News

On 3 June 2026, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced updates to its Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) data dashboard, incorporating complaints data reported by financial firms between 1 July and 31 December 2025. The update introduces...

Australia ASIC Proposes Consolidation of Financial Reporting and Auditing Relief Instruments

by Mikhail Zavalko | Jun 4, 2026 | Blog News

On 1 June 2026, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) proposed consolidating 17 financial reporting and auditing relief instruments into two new legislative instruments as part of its regulatory simplification programme. The proposal aims to...

United States SEC Appoints Four New Members to Investor Advisory Committee

by Mikhail Zavalko | Jun 3, 2026 | Blog News

On 1 June 2026, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) announced the appointment of four new members to its Investor Advisory Committee (IAC), reinforcing the US SEC’s ongoing focus on investor protection, market integrity, and stakeholder...

United States CFTC Appoints Dr. Patrick J. Schorno as Chief Economist

by Mikhail Zavalko | Jun 2, 2026 | Blog News

On 1 June 2026, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced the appointment of Dr. Patrick J. Schorno as Chief Economist. The appointment was announced by US CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig. Dr. Schorno will serve as economic adviser to the US CFTC and...

United States CFTC Opens Door to Regulated Bitcoin Perpetual Contracts in Landmark Crypto Market Development: New Era for Crypto Derivatives

by Mikhail Zavalko | Jun 2, 2026 | Blog News

On 29 May 2026, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced a regulatory pathway permitting the listing of a true Bitcoin perpetual contract on a CFTC-registered exchange, marking the first time that crypto perpetual derivatives will be capable of...

Hong Kong SFC Obtains Disqualification Orders Against Four Former China Candy Holdings Directors Over Cash Balance Overstatements

by Mikhail Zavalko | May 31, 2026 | Blog News

On 7 May 2026, the Securities and Futures Commission obtained disqualification orders against four former directors of China Candy Holdings Limited. The Court of First Instance in Hong Kong made the orders. The durations reach up to 33 months. The orders concern the...