Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Considers Scrapping Lunch Break in Trading Hours Overhaul

21/07/2026

HKEX has floated early-stage proposals to extend cash market trading, including a potential evening session, to bolster the city’s global competitiveness.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australian Banks Seek Access to ATO Data to Combat AI-Driven Fraud

21/07/2026

The banking industry is calling for consent-based data sharing and proportionate regulation to cut compliance costs and fight rising document fraud.

AI Risk & Governance

Australia to Legislate ‘Digital Duty of Care’ for AI

21/07/2026

The government has outlined five key priorities to strengthen AI safety, including new legislation and a framework for automated decision-making.

Structural Regulation

Philippine Stock Exchange Proposes Lower Public Float for Large IPOs

21/07/2026

The PSE has released draft rules that would allow large-cap issuers a lower minimum public ownership and revise sanctions for non-compliant directors.

Trading & Investment

Philippine Stock Exchange Unveils Reforms to Boost Retail Trading

21/07/2026

The PSE is introducing a new trading engine and products to attract small investors who are currently drawn to online gambling and crypto.

Structural Regulation

Japan’s Ruling Party Proposes Tighter Curbs on Shareholder Activism

21/07/2026

The proposals would limit shareholder proposals and raise the ownership threshold for calling special meetings.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Inks Pacts to Bolster Northbound Trading Surveillance

20/07/2026

A new voluntary information sharing arrangement will help Mainland exchanges monitor programme trading activities under Northbound Stock Connect.

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.