Capital / Liquidity

APRA Warns Small Mutual Banks on Viability Amid Rising Tech Costs

18/03/2026

APRA's Therese McCarthy Hockey highlighted a growing divide in the mutual banking sector, urging smaller players to adapt or risk failure.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Regulators Update OTC Derivatives Reporting System

18/03/2026

The HKMA and SFC have announced system enhancements for the trade repository, introducing data archiving and revising Sunday maintenance outage hours for firms.

Australia Releases Draft Rules for New AUD 3m Super Tax

18/03/2026

The regulations detail earnings calculations, defined benefit valuation methods, and transitional capital gains relief for funds ahead of the tax's commencement.

Australia Proposes Overhaul of Financial Adviser Education Standards

17/03/2026

The new framework would replace the requirement for a specific approved degree with a more flexible, subject-based model.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand Consults on 'Travel Rule' Implementation for Digital Assets

17/03/2026

Digital asset business operators would have to collect, verify, and transmit information for all digital asset transfers; additional information for transactions valued at THB 30,000 or more.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong IA to Redefine 'Mainland Visitor' for Insurers

17/03/2026

Proposal would allow remote policy signing for talent scheme arrivals and overseas residents to attract high-net-worth clients.

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC Warns on Gen Z Against Taking Crypto Advice from Social Media, AI

17/03/2026

ASIC highlights risks from unregulated digital sources as new report shows surge in youth crypto ownership and speculative trading.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australia Senate Panel Endorses Bill on Digital Assets Regulation

17/03/2026

A parliamentary committee has recommended passing a landmark crypto bill, but the opposition wants a two-year review and action on 'debanking'.

AML / KYC

INTERPOL Calls for APAC Regulatory Overhaul as AI-Driven Fraud Surges

17/03/2026

New report details growing threat from 'Fraud-as-a-Service' and calls for updated KYC/AML rules for virtual asset service providers.