Market Infrastructure

HKEX to Decommission Participant Gateway in Post-Trade Overhaul

16/02/2026

HKEX will phase out its legacy system by Q3 2027, mandating migration to new API and platform-based post-trade services.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA Gives Backing to Blockchain Securities PoC

16/02/2026

Nomura, Daiwa, and three megabanks will test settling stock and bond trades using blockchain and a jointly-issued stablecoin.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Proposes Mandatory Labels and Disclosures for Sustainable Funds

16/02/2026

The Treasury has launched a consultation on a new anti-greenwashing regime for investment products marketed as sustainable to protect retail investors.

HKEX Names First Middle East Head to Deepen Ties with Region

16/02/2026

HKEX has appointed a veteran banker to its new Riyadh office to spearhead its expansion and attract regional capital.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea FSS Outlines New 'Consulting Inspection' Model for Securities Firms

15/02/2026

The FSS details a new collaborative inspection framework in a meeting with compliance officers, while reaffirming its traditional enforcement powers.

Fintech / Regtech

KRX Acquires AI Startup to Drive Transformation, New Growth Engines

13/02/2026

The acquisition is KRX's first in its 70-year history and signals a significant strategic push into data and technology.

Enforcement

ASIC Imposes Licence Conditions on Corpay Unit Over Client Misclassification

13/02/2026

ASIC has acted against Cambridge Mercantile for misclassifying thousands of retail clients and other significant compliance failures.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong and UAE Deepen Financial Ties with Debt Market Integration

13/02/2026

The Central Bank of the UAE has joined Hong Kong's Central Moneymarkets Unit, creating a new channel for cross-border investment into China.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Targets AI, Cyber Risk, and Anti-Fraud in 2026 Priorities

13/02/2026

The HKMA detailed five key pillars for 2026, focusing on technology risk, SME credit flow, and investor protection.