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.

Anti-Money Laundering

Vietnam Passes Law to Bring Crypto Assets Under AML Framework

26/08/2026

The legislation designates crypto service providers as reporting entities and refines the inspection powers of state financial bodies.

Capital Adequacy

Japan FSA Finalises Lower Risk Weights for Certain Equity Holdings

26/08/2026

New rules will allow a 100 percent risk weight for specific equity investments made alongside government bodies to boost risk-money supply.

Cloud & Infrastructure

New Zealand Government Takes Control of Open Data Standards

26/08/2026

The MBIE is assuming responsibility for open data standards to support the expansion of the CDR beyond banking.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Australia's Treasury Outlines Financial Regulation Priorities for 2026-27

26/08/2026

The plan focuses on financial system stability, digital transformation, and reforms to foreign investment and payment reporting frameworks amid ongoing uncertainty.