Trading & Investment

HKEX Names First Middle East Head to Deepen Ties with Region

16/02/2026

HKEX has appointed a veteran banker to its new Riyadh office to spearhead its expansion and attract regional capital.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS Outlines New 'Consulting Inspection' Model for Securities Firms

15/02/2026

The FSS details a new collaborative inspection framework in a meeting with compliance officers, while reaffirming its traditional enforcement powers.

AI Risk & Governance

KRX Acquires AI Startup to Drive Transformation, New Growth Engines

13/02/2026

The acquisition is KRX's first in its 70-year history and signals a significant strategic push into data and technology.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Imposes Licence Conditions on Corpay Unit Over Client Misclassification

13/02/2026

ASIC has acted against Cambridge Mercantile for misclassifying thousands of retail clients and other significant compliance failures.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong and UAE Deepen Financial Ties with Debt Market Integration

13/02/2026

The Central Bank of the UAE has joined Hong Kong's Central Moneymarkets Unit, creating a new channel for cross-border investment into China.

AI Risk & Governance

HKMA Targets AI, Cyber Risk, and Anti-Fraud in 2026 Priorities

13/02/2026

The HKMA detailed five key pillars for 2026, focusing on technology risk, SME credit flow, and investor protection.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Prudential Japan Faces FSA Probe, USD 350M Hit From Fraud Scandal

13/02/2026

Insurer establishes a third-party panel and overhauls compensation after uncovering a JPY 3.1 billion fraud by employees.

Stablecoins

Japan's Nomura, Daiwa Partner with Megabanks on Stablecoin Trading Platform

12/02/2026

The project will allow investors to use stablecoins for 24-hour, real-time settlement of stocks, bonds, and investment trusts.

Credit Risk

Korea FSS Directs Securities Firms to Cut Property NPLs, Bolster Controls

12/02/2026

FSS chief warns of on-site inspections for firms slow to reduce real estate project finance exposure.