Market Infrastructure

Australia Flags Heightened Financial Risks, Tightens FI Oversight

20/03/2026

Regulators are stress-testing firms and have activated new lending limits, with a sharp focus on operational resilience and ASX governance.

Hong Kong Regulators Intensify Monitoring Amid Mideast Tensions

20/03/2026

Authorities confirm minimal direct financial exposure to the region but have intensified stress testing and market surveillance in response to geopolitical risks.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong to Offer Fee Relief to Facilitate Transition to Scripless Market

20/03/2026

The government has ruled creating a dedicated fund to help securities dealers cover costs, but will offer fee waivers to ease the burden on small and medium firms.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong to Pilot Cross-Border Carbon Settlement with GBA Exchanges

20/03/2026

Hong Kong is testing cross-border settlement and has explored tokenisation to help connect China's developing carbon market with international finance.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange to Overhaul Disclosures After Designation Error

20/03/2026

KRX will create a new oversight committee and use AI to vet market-moving announcements after mistakenly clearing a company's administrative status.

Fintech / Regtech

BOK Expands CBDC Pilot to Test Subsidies, P2P Transfers

19/03/2026

The central bank is adding two more lenders to its 'Project Hangang' pilot and will test programmable payments for government subsidies.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Finalises Changes to Liquidity Management Framework

19/03/2026

The RBNZ will introduce weekly full-allotment OMOs from 2026 and has decided on a composition-based fee for its new liquidity facility.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Tasks HKEX with Enhancing Guidance on Internal Controls, Auditor Exits

19/03/2026

The SFC’s annual review of the stock exchange operator found failings in the vetting of company controls and the handling of late auditor resignations.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea FSS Urges Broker-Dealers to Tighten Risk Controls

18/03/2026

The FSS has ordered large securities firms to address risks in real estate PF, overseas assets, and funding amid market volatility.