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.

PEPs & Sanctions

Hong Kong Seeks to Freeze Assets Linked to Sanctioned Prince Group

07/05/2026

Hong Kong's DOJ has applied for a restraint order against 41 individuals and companies allegedly connected to Cambodia’s Prince Group and its associates.

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBNZ Financial Stability Review Flags Global Risks, Regulatory Updates

07/05/2026

New Zealand’s financial system is resilient but faces headwinds from global geopolitical conflict. Regulators advance significant changes to prudential and crisis management frameworks.

Market Abuse

Korea FSS Ramps Up Use of AI to Combat Unfair Crypto Trading

06/05/2026

The regulator has launched a real-time monitoring system and an AI-powered analysis platform to detect and investigate market manipulation more efficiently.

Market Abuse

Segantii Insider Trading Trial Begins in Hong Kong

06/05/2026

Hedge fund Segantii Capital Management, its founder and a former trader have pleaded not guilty to insider dealing charges related to a 2017 block trade.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Launches Collaborative Anti-Fraud Platform

06/05/2026

A new cross-sector alliance has launched a digital platform to combat rising fraud, enabling intelligence sharing between the public and institutions.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Consults on New Structured Warrants Framework

06/05/2026

The proposal outlines rules for the issuance, registration and trading of structured warrants, covering issuer eligibility, risk management, and investor protection.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand FMA Chair Quits After Report Finds Impartiality Breaches

06/05/2026

Craig Stobo has resigned after an independent review found his public commentary breached political neutrality rules, raising concerns about the regulator’s independence.