Payments & Settlements

Australia Passes New Law to Regulate Cash-in-Transit Sector

24/08/2026

The new framework grants crisis powers to the RBA and ACCC, including access to emergency funds to protect cash distribution services amid their declining use.

Credit Risk

HKMA Updates Guidance on Basel III Credit Risk Rules

23/08/2026

The HKMA has updated its guidance on the standardised and IRB approaches for credit risk, clarifying rules on due diligence, climate risk, and real estate collateral.

Liquidity Risk

Hong Kong Regulators Sound Alarm Over Premium Financing Risks

22/08/2026

Hong Kong's IA and the HKMA have warned of rising risks in premium financing, announcing a new joint inspection of insurers.

DeFi & Web3

Korea to Block Polymarket Over Gambling Concerns

21/08/2026

The regulator has deemed the crypto-based prediction market an illegal gambling service, ordering internet service providers to block access to the platform.

KYC & CDD

HK Banks Require Mainland Clients to Declare Offshore Fund Sources

21/08/2026

The move follows a regulatory push by the HKMA to tighten oversight of cross-border securities investment and close loopholes.

Emerging Prudential Risks

APRA Corporate Plan Targets AI, Geopolitical Risks and Stablecoins

21/08/2026

APRA has outlined its priorities, focusing on strengthening resilience to emerging threats while aiming for a net-neutral regulatory burden.

Anti-Money Laundering

Hong Kong SFC Issues New Guidance on Simplified eDDA Risks

21/08/2026

The SFC has outlined new risk assessment and mitigation requirements for firms using simplified electronic direct debit arrangements for client deposits.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Posts Record Profit, Advances Major Market Reforms

21/08/2026

HKEX delivered record first-half profits while advancing key reforms in market settlement, listing rules, and its multi-asset growth strategy.

Market Data & Technology

PSE Earmarks PHP 2.85 Billion for 10-Year Tech Overhaul

21/08/2026

The investment will fund a new trading engine, AI projects, and upgrades to clearing, settlement and market surveillance systems to boost resilience.