Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Finalises New Money Lending Rules to Curb Excessive Debt

15/03/2026

New regulations will be rolled out in two phases, introducing debt servicing caps for low-income earners and mandating credit data sharing.

Capital / Liquidity

Australian Pension Giant Seeks to Overturn 30-year Borrowing Ban

13/03/2026

AustralianSuper is pushing to issue debt for liquidity, but critics warn the move could introduce unnecessary risk to the AUD 4.5 trillion superannuation system.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Proposes Major Listing Rule Overhaul to Boost Competitiveness

13/03/2026

HKEX has proposed sweeping reforms to its listing framework, aiming to attract more high-growth companies amid intense global competition.

AML / KYC

Former Hong Kong Councillor Jailed for Laundering Scam Proceeds

13/03/2026

The conviction for laundering HKD 590,000 highlights the ongoing risks from telephone scams targeting vulnerable individuals in the city.

Enforcement

ASIC Warns Super Funds to Match Governance to Systemic Role

13/03/2026

ASIC official criticises super fund failings in complaints handling and scam prevention, flagging increased enforcement in private credit and member services.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP Expands Open Finance Pilot for Retirement Accounts

13/03/2026

The move allows customers of four major financial institutions to open PERA accounts digitally by sharing data with a designated administrator.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan Banking Body to Develop Risk Guidelines for LBO Market

13/03/2026

The Japanese Bankers Association will release guidelines this month to address the risks of the growing leveraged buyout market.

Fintech / Regtech

New Zealand Regulators to Partner with Banks on Basic Account Access

13/03/2026

A new industry-regulator pact aims to tackle financial exclusion after a consultation found near-universal support for action to improve access.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Directs Banks to Conduct Strategic Reviews for Tokenisation Era

13/03/2026

Top HKMA officials set out expectations for banks to adapt their business models for emerging digital technologies like DLT.