Payments & Settlements

HKEX to Permit RMB Payments for Stamp Duty and Trading Fees

20/07/2026

The move aims to streamline payments for dual-counter stocks and paves the way for the RMB counter's future inclusion in Southbound Stock Connect.

Tokenisation

Hong Kong SFC Authorises First ‘Natively Tokenised’ Bond Fund

20/07/2026

The approval signals a key step in Hong Kong’s digital asset strategy, establishing a framework for funds where the blockchain serves as the primary ownership record.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Confirms 19 Percent Hike in 2025-26 Industry Funding Levies

20/07/2026

ASIC will recover AUD 400.5 million from industry, citing increased supervision and enforcement activity.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia Directs ASIC to Tighten Audit Oversight Amid Scandals

20/07/2026

The government has asked ASIC to enhance its scrutiny of the audit sector and support economic growth, following a series of high-profile industry scandals.

Cryptocurrency

Korea to Bring Crypto Under State Asset Management Framework

18/07/2026

A new law will replace a 1950s-era act, expanding the definition of state assets to include virtual assets and intellectual property.

Structural Regulation

Australian Regulators Handed New Mandate to Foster Economic Growth

17/07/2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has directed APRA and ASIC to support productivity and reduce regulatory burden, a move welcomed by the banking industry.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong FSDC to Target Patient Capital, Market Access in New Proposals

17/07/2026

The FSDC will publish new policy reports in the coming months, focusing on capital markets and technology.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Forms Taskforce to Tackle Online Payment Fraud

17/07/2026

Regulators and industry will develop standard guidelines for payment gateways to address gaps in existing fraud detection systems.

Capital Adequacy

Korea Designates Toss as First Big Tech Financial Conglomerate

17/07/2026

The fintech giant joins seven other groups, bringing it under stricter group-level supervision for capital adequacy and risk management.