Trading & Investment

Hong Kong to Expand Debt, RMB Markets to Cement Finance Hub Status

09/02/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan has outlined plans to develop the city's fixed income, currency, and digital asset markets to support China's growth.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Exchange Tightens IPO Rules, Hikes Free Float Requirement

09/02/2026

New regulations introduce tiered free-float thresholds and stricter governance standards following recent market volatility and leadership changes at IDX.

AI Risk & Governance

Australia’s CBA Details AI Governance Framework in Industry-First Report

09/02/2026

New report outlines CBA's risk management processes, board-level oversight, and AI principles amid growing regulatory scrutiny of the technology.

Structural Regulation

Australian Broker Petra Capital Fined for Data Errors Hindering Surveillance

05/02/2026

The penalty follows a system change that made single clients appear as multiple entities in regulatory reports.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

ASIC Urges Super Funds to Address "Serious Gaps" in Scam Defences

05/02/2026

A review found superannuation funds lag major banks on scam warnings, prompting calls for urgent action to adopt new standards.

Operational Risk

RBNZ Directs Deposit Takers to Enhance Risk Management Practices

05/02/2026

Thematic review uncovered weaknesses, particularly at smaller and non-bank entities, in areas such as setting and using risk appetites, internal audit and risk monitoring and reporting.

Cryptocurrency

Coinbase Accuses Australian Banks of 'Systemic Debanking'

04/02/2026

Coinbase has urged lawmakers to legislate transparency measures, arguing current bank practices threaten competition and innovation in the country.

Operational Risk

New Zealand FMA Identifies Operational Risks at P2P Lending Firms

04/02/2026

A thematic review identified weaknesses in outsourcing due diligence, technology frameworks, and business continuity testing.

Supervision & Enforcement

Australia Unveils Sweeping Audit and Consultancy Reforms

04/02/2026

The reforms include a 100-fold increase in fines for promoting tax exploitation schemes and a plan to merge key standards bodies.