Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australian Regulator Fines Latitude Finance for Spam Breaches

22/04/2026

The non-bank lender must appoint an independent consultant after millions of compliance failures under the Spam Act.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Lists Largest Physical Gold ETF Amid Regulatory Push

22/04/2026

The launch of Hong Kong's largest physical gold ETF aligns with the city's strategy to become a regional bullion hub, supported by regulators.

Structural Regulation

PSE Proposes to Ease Preferred Share Listing Rules

22/04/2026

The PSE has launched a consultation on proposed rule changes designed to lower the barrier for companies, including SMEs, seeking to list via preferred shares.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Plans Zero-Day Options Launch for Early 2027

22/04/2026

HKEX is reportedly working to introduce same-day expiry options on the Hang Seng Index, following a global trend.

Credit Risk

Australia Launches Dual-Track Response to SME Economic Shock

22/04/2026

Government-backed zero-interest loans are being rolled out as major banks simultaneously adjust their own credit provisioning for at-risk sectors.

Market Risk

Philippine Central Bank Urges FX Hedging Amid Geopolitical Shocks

22/04/2026

A BSP board member has called on banks to encourage corporate hedging as the war in Iran impacts the economy.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Mandates Shareholder Vote for Auditor Changes

22/04/2026

HKEX has updated its rules to require shareholder approval for auditor changes, aiming to curb ‘opinion shopping’ and boost corporate governance.

Custody & Infrastructure

SFC Outlines Priorities for Digital Asset Regulation in 2026

21/04/2026

The SFC is prioritising new licensing laws, tokenisation guidance, and pragmatic custody solutions in its next phase.

Sustainable Finance

HKMA Chief Outlines Agenda to Drive Sustainable Transition Finance

21/04/2026

The HKMA has outlined its multi-year action agenda, using supervision, taxonomies and fintech to steer capital towards decarbonisation.