Capital Adequacy

RBI Delays Capital Market Norms, Eases Bank Capital Rules

31/03/2026

The deferral to 1 July follows industry pushback and is accompanied by key clarifications on acquisition finance and capital adequacy for bank exposures.

Trading & Investment

NZX Sets Launch Date for New Index Derivatives Contract

31/03/2026

NZX will launch index futures next month, aiming to fill a long-standing gap in its capital markets with strong industry backing.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASIC Launches Educational Modules for New Sustainability Rules

31/03/2026

ASIC has released self-paced training modules to help firms prepare for the country's new mandatory climate reporting regime.

Anti-Money Laundering

UK Freezes US$107 Million in London Property Linked to Chinese Fugitive

31/03/2026

The action utilises an Unexplained Wealth Order, placing scrutiny on anti-money laundering checks within the UK’s luxury property market.

Liquidity Risk

HKMA Flags Gaps in Bank Liquidity Planning for Resolution

31/03/2026

HKMA has urged institutions to upgrade liquidity models, citing weaknesses exposed in recent industry-wide stress tests.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong Sets 16 November Launch Date for Paperless Securities Regime

31/03/2026

The new uncertificated securities market regime will introduce a paperless option for share ownership, aiming to boost efficiency and modernise the city's financial infrastructure.

Structural Regulation

Latest Global Financial Hub Ranking Highlights Importance of Regulatory Certainty

31/03/2026

The latest index reveals a tight race at the top, with Asian centres gaining ground and a clear global demand for predictable regulation.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Faces Legal Challenge Over Director Term Limits

30/03/2026

The SEC is defending its new nine-year tenure limit for independent directors after a court challenge from broadcaster GMA Network.

Cryptocurrency

HashKey Launches ETH Staking for Retail and Institutional Clients in Hong Kong

30/03/2026

This is the first time an independent node model for staking has been introduced on a licenced trading platform in Hong Kong.