Stablecoins

HSBC Unveils ‘RedCoin’ Stablecoin for Hong Kong Market

01/10/2026

HSBC has named its forthcoming fiat-referenced stablecoin RedCoin, planning a phased rollout focused initially on retail payments and consumer education in Hong Kong.

Stablecoins

Japan FSA Approves Stablecoin Pilot for Trade Settlements

01/10/2026

The FSA has backed a pilot project to test the use of stablecoins for settling funds in trade transactions.

Payments & Settlements

Prohibition on Card Surcharges Takes Effect in Australia

01/10/2026

Australia has banned debit and credit card surcharges, introducing strict transparency requirements and lower interchange fees for acquirers.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Publishes 2026-27 Financial Sector Supervisory Priorities

01/10/2026

ASIC has detailed its sector-specific supervisory focus areas for 2026-27 to enhance transparency and reduce duplication.

Data Privacy

Philippines Proposes Bill to Enable Oversight of Social Media Platforms

01/10/2026

The bill seeks to classify social media platforms as public services requiring a congressional franchise to operate.

Capital Adequacy

Hong Kong to Tweak Capital Rules to Support Financing Northern Metropolis Project

01/10/2026

Hong Kong is exploring regulatory capital adjustments for banks and insurers to facilitate private financing for the Northern Metropolis development.

Credit Risk

HKMA Urges Vigilance Against Risks in Private Credit Market

01/10/2026

The HKMA has reported a resilient banking sector while recommending enhanced monitoring of opaque private credit markets.

Cybersecurity

Australia Summons OpenAI and Anthropic Chiefs Over Medicare Hack

30/09/2026

Australian lawmakers have called on the heads of OpenAI and Anthropic to face a Senate inquiry following a government data breach.

Credit Risk

Australia Private Credit Forms Association Under Heightened ASIC Scrutiny

30/09/2026

The Australian private credit sector is establishing a new industry association to improve transparency as regulatory scrutiny and market stress intensify.