AI Risk & Governance

Australia to Legislate ‘Digital Duty of Care’ for AI

21/07/2026

The government has outlined five key priorities to strengthen AI safety, including new legislation and a framework for automated decision-making.

Structural Regulation

Philippine Stock Exchange Proposes Lower Public Float for Large IPOs

21/07/2026

The PSE has released draft rules that would allow large-cap issuers a lower minimum public ownership and revise sanctions for non-compliant directors.

Trading & Investment

Philippine Stock Exchange Unveils Reforms to Boost Retail Trading

21/07/2026

The PSE is introducing a new trading engine and products to attract small investors who are currently drawn to online gambling and crypto.

Structural Regulation

Japan’s Ruling Party Proposes Tighter Curbs on Shareholder Activism

21/07/2026

The proposals would limit shareholder proposals and raise the ownership threshold for calling special meetings.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Inks Pacts to Bolster Northbound Trading Surveillance

20/07/2026

A new voluntary information sharing arrangement will help Mainland exchanges monitor programme trading activities under Northbound Stock Connect.

Payments & Settlements

HKEX to Permit RMB Payments for Stamp Duty and Trading Fees

20/07/2026

The move aims to streamline payments for dual-counter stocks and paves the way for the RMB counter's future inclusion in Southbound Stock Connect.

Tokenisation

Hong Kong SFC Authorises First ‘Natively Tokenised’ Bond Fund

20/07/2026

The approval signals a key step in Hong Kong’s digital asset strategy, establishing a framework for funds where the blockchain serves as the primary ownership record.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Confirms 19 Percent Hike in 2025-26 Industry Funding Levies

20/07/2026

ASIC will recover AUD 400.5 million from industry, citing increased supervision and enforcement activity.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia Directs ASIC to Tighten Audit Oversight Amid Scandals

20/07/2026

The government has asked ASIC to enhance its scrutiny of the audit sector and support economic growth, following a series of high-profile industry scandals.