Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Pushes Gold Hub Ambitions with Futures Relaunch

11/05/2026

Hong Kong is set for a fresh attempt at launching gold futures, backed by a government-led push to build a complete trading and physical settlement ecosystem.

Capital Adequacy

Hong Kong Finalises Capital Rule Changes for Insurers

10/05/2026

The Insurance Authority has finalised changes to its risk-based capital regime, introducing incentives for infrastructure investment and new rules for digital assets.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Intensifies Crypto Supervision Ahead of AML Reforms

10/05/2026

AUSTRAC is launching targeted campaigns into the virtual assets sector as landmark AML reforms expand the scope of regulated activities.

Structural Regulation

Australia Proposes Overhaul of Superannuation Performance Test

09/05/2026

The Australian government is consulting on changes to its superannuation performance test, aiming to remove investment barriers while expanding the regime’s scope.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Pushes Yuan, Mediation in Bid to Become Commodities Hub

08/05/2026

New initiatives include a specialised mediation panel, a 50% profits tax concession, and a push for more yuan-denominated products and pricing.

Supervision & Enforcement

Outgoing ASIC Chair Calls for Ban on Unlicensed Super Communications

08/05/2026

In his final speech, Joe Longo highlighted a tougher enforcement stance and proposed new rules to curb a “conveyer belt of consumer harm” in the superannuation sector.

Cybersecurity

ASIC Calls for Urgent Cyber Uplift as AI Accelerates Threats

08/05/2026

ASIC has issued an open letter directing licensees and market participants to strengthen their cyber defences against AI-accelerated threats.

Payments & Settlements

HKMA Launches Cargo-x Pilot to Digitalise Trade Finance

08/05/2026

The programme, involving 21 banks, will test use cases for cargo and trade data to improve SME access to financing.

Stablecoins

HKMA Signals Cautious, 'Highly Selective' Path for New Stablecoin Licences

08/05/2026

The regulator will observe the performance of its first two licensees before approving more, stressing a "start steady" approach to ensure risks remain controllable.