Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Gazettes Bill to Overhaul Banking Regulation

08/06/2026

The proposed legislation will introduce a holding company supervision regime, strengthen enforcement powers, and simplify the city’s three-tier banking system.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea Launches Initiative to Train Consumer Protection Specialists

08/06/2026

Regulators and major financial firms have signed an MOU to enhance employee training and embed a consumer-centric culture.

Trading & Investment

SFC Expands L&I Product Scope to Cover Hong Kong Stocks

08/06/2026

The move allows for leveraged and inverse products based on single Hong Kong stocks, but comes with enhanced investor safeguards.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong to Standardise Calculation Periods for Derivatives Clearing

08/06/2026

Regulators will implement permanent calculation periods for the mandatory clearing obligation, following strong industry consensus for a more efficient framework.

Tokenisation

Hong Kong Establishes Expert Group to Scale Tokenised Bond Market

08/06/2026

The HKMA has brought together banks, legal firms, and tech providers to explore policy and regulatory enhancements for digital assets.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

HKMA Issues Rules Capping Upfront Commissions for Insurance Sales

07/06/2026

The HKMA has introduced phased rules to cap upfront commissions for banks and their staff selling participating insurance policies.

Cybersecurity

Hong Kong Unveils AI-Focused Cybersecurity Plan for Enterprises

07/06/2026

New government initiatives aim to help firms manage AI security risks, with a focus on governance, training, and threat detection.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Thailand Consumers Council to Sue Meta Over Lax Controls on Financial Scams

07/06/2026

The lawsuit alleges Facebook profits from fraudulent ads and seeks to force changes to seller verification, platform liability, and victim compensation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Myanmar Proposes Tough Anti-Scam Law with Death Penalty

05/06/2026

The new bill would establish an anti-scam centre and mandate information sharing between banks, telcos, and government agencies.