Structural Regulation

ASIC Proposes Remaking Internal Dispute Data Reporting Rules

19/10/2026

ASIC is seeking feedback on moving all IDR reporting firms from semi-annual to annual reporting frequency.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Sets Roadmap for T+1 Settlement Transition in 2028

19/10/2026

HKEX targets a T+1 settlement cycle for the second half of 2028, providing the industry a longer preparation runway.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia Proposes Reforms to Combat Financial Abuse and Tax Fraud

19/10/2026

The Australian government has unveiled a suite of regulatory reforms across the tax, superannuation, and corporate sectors to crack down on financial abuse.

AI Risk & Governance

Taiwan FSC Survey Shows GenAI Adoption Hits 76pc Among Financial Firms

19/10/2026

The FSC found that AI usage is deepening into decision-making tools, prompting new risk-based regulatory frameworks.

Reporting & Disclosures

Australian Firms Voluntarily Disclose Scope 3 Emissions Ahead of Mandate

19/10/2026

More than a third of Australia's largest listed companies are voluntarily reporting Scope 3 emissions despite first-year regulatory exemptions.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Clearing Houses Set to Start Accepting CGBs as Collateral

18/10/2026

From 2 November 2026, Hong Kong clearing houses will accept China Government Bonds as eligible non-cash collateral for margin requirements.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippines Launches AI Tool, Backs Regional Anti-Scam Initiative

16/10/2026

The BSP has backed a regional anti-scam initiative and a new AI-assisted verification portal to protect consumers.

Cryptocurrency

Australia Consults on Draft Legislation for Crypto Asset Tax Reporting

16/10/2026

Treasury released draft legislation to implement the OECD's crypto reporting framework and update the Common Reporting Standard.

AI Risk & Governance

HKMA Launches ‘ART’ Framework for Responsible AI Adoption in Banking

16/10/2026

The HKMA has introduced a new regulatory framework and updated supervisory guidance to govern artificial intelligence adoption.