Payments & Settlements

HKEX Proposes Full Settlement Services on Half-Trading Days

01/09/2026

The exchange has asked market participants to confirm their readiness for the change, which will align Hong Kong with international market practices.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

AFCA Consults on New Rules for Scam-Related Complaints

01/09/2026

AFCA is seeking feedback on proposed rules for its new role handling complaints under the national Scams Prevention Framework, which begins in 2027.

PEPs & Sanctions

HKMA Issues Updated Guidance on Politically Exposed Persons

01/09/2026

The HKMA has released revised guidance for handling politically exposed persons, encouraging a more risk-based approach and flagging upcoming thematic reviews.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Proposes Allowing Foreign Currency Financing for US Stock Trading

01/09/2026

The FSC has unveiled draft rules to allow securities firms to offer foreign currency loans for trading US stocks and ETFs.

Reporting & Disclosures

Australia Launches Inquiry Into Non-Financial Reporting Burden

31/08/2026

The Productivity Commission will review the cumulative impact of non-financial reporting, as industry bodies call for a pause on new rules.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Job Cuts Raise Doubts Over ‘Tranche 2’ Effectiveness

31/08/2026

AUSTRAC is cutting staff just after its remit expanded, prompting concerns about its capacity to regulate newly covered sectors.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Cambodia Claims Large-Scale Scam Compounds Have Been Eradicated

31/08/2026

Cambodian authorities say they have dismantled all large-scale online scam compounds, but rights groups and analysts question the long-term effectiveness of the crackdown.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS Calls Out Asset Managers Over Poor Proxy Voting Practices

31/08/2026

The FSS found over 40 percent of asset managers used boilerplate reasoning for votes, urging firms to improve stewardship practices.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Explores Merging GEM With Main Board Under New Rules

31/08/2026

The exchange is reportedly planning a new listing chapter to absorb the struggling growth market and attract smaller, pre-profit firms.