Stablecoins

Korea Set to Table Digital Asset Bill With Strict Bank, Exchange Rules

28/08/2026

The bill reportedly mandates bank-led stablecoin issuance and proposes ownership caps for crypto exchanges, though a voting rights limit is being considered as a compromise.

Alternative Markets

Australia FSC Sets Mandatory Standards for Private Markets

27/08/2026

New rules will require fund managers and super funds to lift governance, valuation, and transparency practices in the growing private markets sector.

AI Risk & Governance

Australian Regulators Urge Financial Firms to Act on Frontier AI Risks

27/08/2026

APRA and ASIC have told financial entities to move beyond awareness and take decisive action to bolster their resilience against fast-moving, AI-driven threats.

Data Privacy

Hong Kong Issues Guidance for Managing Agentic AI Data Privacy Risks

27/08/2026

The PCPD has released a new framework outlining data protection obligations for organisations using autonomous AI systems.

AI Risk & Governance

ASIC's New Corporate Plan Targets Tackle AI Risks, Cut Regulatory Burden

27/08/2026

ASIC has outlined its priorities for the next four years, with a new focus on AI and a commitment to more efficient supervision.

Stablecoins

Standard Chartered Launches Distribution of Regulated HKD Stablecoin

27/08/2026

The bank has become the first to distribute the HKDAP stablecoin, targeting institutional clients with use cases in fund settlement and cross-border payments.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Philippines Targets 2027 for Full Integration of Market Infrastructure

27/08/2026

The PSE is consolidating systems with its fixed income counterpart to create a single, unified platform for trading, clearing, and settlement.

KYC & CDD

Australia to Mandate Director ID Reporting from July 2027

27/08/2026

ASIC has outlined new requirements for companies to provide director identification numbers as part of a business registry overhaul

Capital Adequacy

Philippines SEC Flags Major Overhaul of Broker Capital Rules

26/08/2026

The SEC is considering raising minimum capital requirements for the first time in 25 years as part of a broader push to deepen capital markets.