Supervision & Enforcement

Hong Kong Imposes Record Fine on PwC Over Evergrande Audit Failures

24/04/2026

Regulators have imposed a record fine, a practice ban, and a landmark shareholder compensation scheme on PwC for "egregious" audit failures at the collapsed developer.

Credit Risk

Philippines SEC Urges Lenders to Adopt Borrower Relief Measures

24/04/2026

The SEC has issued guidance encouraging lenders to provide relief for borrowers impacted by the national energy emergency.

Payments & Settlements

Taiwan Confirms Plan to Allow Foreign Currency Dividend Payouts

24/04/2026

The new rules, to be enabled by a mechanism launching in Q3 2026, will allow custodians to receive foreign currency dividends for foreign investors.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Forms Bank Taskforce to Finance ‘Northern Metropolis’ Development

24/04/2026

The HKMA and HKAB have enlisted 15 major banks to provide financing advice and solutions for the city’s flagship development project.

Payments & Settlements

Australia Unveils Bill to Regulate Critical Cash Services

24/04/2026

The proposed framework gives new powers to the RBA and ACCC to ensure cash remains available amid declining use and rising costs.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Creates New Senior Role to Build FIC Capabilities

23/04/2026

HKEX has appointed a Head of Debt Market Development to facilitate the build-out of its fixed income capabilities and advance Hong Kong’s position as an international bond hub.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Officials Urge Asian Bourses to Unite for Global Capital

23/04/2026

At a major regional summit, Hong Kong’s finance chief called for a shift from competition to collaboration to attract investment.

Anti-Money Laundering

New Zealand Banks Oppose Government's AML Levies Proposal

23/04/2026

The NZBA has formally objected to a government proposal that would see banks fund the vast majority of a new NZD 27 million annual AML/CFT supervisory levy.

Alternative Markets

Australia, UK Deepen Investment Ties as Super Funds Hunt for European Assets

22/04/2026

The new pact comes as a delegation of Australia’s largest pension funds tours France and the UK seeking private market deals.