Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong and Malaysia Exchanges Deepen Ties with Five-Point Pact

30/03/2026

The agreement between HKEX and Bursa Malaysia outlines five areas of cooperation, including a framework for dual listings, Shariah-compliant products, and carbon markets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Charges 10 More in HKD 1.6 Billion JPEX Crypto Case

30/03/2026

The individuals face money laundering charges and have been remanded in custody as the city-wide investigation into the platform continues.

AML / KYC

HKMA Issues Guidance for Alternative Data Use in Banking

30/03/2026

The new guidelines focus on governance, transparency, data quality, and privacy to protect consumers as banks increase the use of non-traditional data.

Australia Drafts Rules to Curb Super Fund Advertising

30/03/2026

The proposed regulations detail strict disclosure and display rules to prevent employers and software providers from unduly influencing new employees' fund choices.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australian Court Fines Binance Unit for Misclassifying Retail Customers

30/03/2026

The penalty follows the misclassification of hundreds of retail clients as 'wholesale', leading to millions in losses on high-risk crypto derivatives.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Set to Expand Carried Interest Tax Exemption

30/03/2026

The government plans to amend rules to extend the zero percent tax rate beyond private equity, aiming to attract more funds and family offices.

Crypto / Digital Assets

KRW Stablecoin Futures Set to Challenge Offshore NDF Market

29/03/2026

A new perpetual futures contract for the Korean Won, settled in stablecoins, aims to bring transparency to the opaque offshore derivatives market.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Woos Central Banks for Gold Hub Initiative

29/03/2026

The city is inviting Belt and Road nations to a new government-run clearing system in a bid to challenge London.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong IA Targets Agent Conduct with New Accountability Rules

29/03/2026

The regulator's latest review introduces commission spreading requirements, holds senior agents accountable for their teams, and warns on social media use.