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.

Capital Adequacy

Hong Kong Proposes Capital Rule Overhaul for Insurers, Targeting Infrastructure and Crypto

12/02/2026

The IA is consulting on changes to its risk-based capital regime, including preferential treatment for infrastructure and new charges for crypto-assets.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand Approves Digital Asset and Carbon Credit Derivatives

12/02/2026

Thailand greenlights derivatives for digital assets and carbon credits, aiming to modernise markets, boost risk management, and support climate goals.

Cloud & Infrastructure

China Launches Digital Notary System to Ease Hong Kong Investment

12/02/2026

The programme, covering 14 provinces, digitises subject qualification documents for Hong Kong investors, aiming to streamline business registration and eliminate paper-based submissions.