Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX’s OTC Clear Raises Swap Connect Margin Limit by 50pc

09/07/2026

OTC Clear has increased the Inter-CCP Margin limit for the derivatives access scheme to CNY 6 billion to manage cross-border exposure.

Alternative Markets

Korea Launches Public-Private Platform to Boost Startup Funding

09/07/2026

The ‘Npay Startup’ platform, developed with the financial regulator, aims to resolve information asymmetry and streamline investment processes for venture capital.

Custody & Infrastructure

Hong Kong SFC Pledges to Reform Virtual Asset Practitioner Exam

09/07/2026

The SFC has committed to separating the exam from its mandatory course and lowering fees following industry talks on high operational costs.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC CEO Flags Evolving AML Threats, New Statutory Obligations

08/07/2026

Brendan Thomas has highlighted AI-enabled crime and insider threats, detailing new statutory obligations for boards and money laundering officers.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong MPFA Relaxes Pension Fund Rules on Gold ETFs

08/07/2026

The move is part of a government push to establish the city as a regional gold trading hub.

Tokenisation

KSD Finalises New Organisational Structure in Strategic Overhaul

08/07/2026

The KSD has created permanent departments for token securities and e-meetings, and detailed plans for a capital market 'data hub' ahead of a 2027 launch.

Credit Risk

Philippines Proposes Open Access to Central Bank Credit Registry

08/07/2026

The BSP has drafted a new framework to allow financial institutions, credit bureaus, and borrowers access to its credit database, introducing strict new cybersecurity and reporting obligations.

Structural Regulation

South Korea Proposes New Rules to Prohibit Split Listings

08/07/2026

New rules will require parent company boards to protect minority shareholders and seek their consent for most subsidiary IPOs.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong Launches Gold Hub Bid with New Clearing System

08/07/2026

A new government-owned clearing house has begun trial operations, supported by policy initiatives and a direct link to the Shanghai Gold Exchange.