Tokenisation

NAB Explores Tokenised Deposits in RBA-Backed Digital Asset Trial

26/04/2026

NAB has detailed its role in Project Acacia, a pilot exploring the use of stablecoins and tokenised assets in wholesale markets.

Payments & Settlements

RBNZ Outlines Legal Options to Mandate Public Access to Cash

26/04/2026

The central bank detailed voluntary and statutory paths to ensure cash services, extending its public consultation amid strong interest.

Cloud & Infrastructure

APRA Consults on Migrating Final Life Insurance Data to New Reporting Platform

26/04/2026

APRA is seeking feedback on moving the last three life insurance data collections to its new reporting platform.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Updates Guidance on Financial Reporting and Audit Relief

25/04/2026

ASIC has reissued its regulatory guide on relief from financial reporting and audit rules, consolidating previous guidance and reflecting recent legislative reforms.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines Establishes New Inter-Agency Rules to Enforce POGO Ban

25/04/2026

New inter-agency procedures aim to strengthen enforcement against illegal offshore gaming operators, focusing on asset seizure and financial intelligence.

Climate Risk

Bank of Korea Urged to Adopt Bolder Climate Strategy

24/04/2026

A new report calls for the central bank to overhaul its monetary and credit policies to address climate risks and support a green transition, citing slow progress compared to peers.

Structural Regulation

NZ FMA Penalises QEX Logistics, Founder for Financial Reporting Failures

24/04/2026

New Zealand’s FMA has imposed significant civil penalties and a directorship ban for multi-year failures to file audited financial statements.

Cryptocurrency

Philippines SEC Flags Seven Unlicensed Crypto Platforms

24/04/2026

The SEC has warned the public against seven unlicensed online trading platforms, threatening promoters with fines and lengthy prison sentences.

Trading & Investment

Tokyo Stock Exchange to Introduce Random Closing and Revamp Tick Sizes

24/04/2026

The exchange has published a report outlining significant changes to its trading rules, aiming to improve price formation and market transparency.