Payments & Settlements

Philippines Proposes 12-Month Freeze on New Payment Operators

08/09/2026

The BSP has also proposed new integrity controls for merchant payments, with a focus on high-risk sectors like crypto.

Structural Regulation

Australia Kicks Off Independent Review of Banking Code

08/09/2026

The five-yearly review will assess the Code's effectiveness, focusing on emerging issues like vulnerability, accessibility, and branch closures, alongside a separate review of the compliance body.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Australian Government Agrees to Reform Regulatory Sandbox

08/09/2026

The government has agreed to repeal the current Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox, paving the way for a more flexible, ASIC-led model and new public-private coordination.

Supervision & Enforcement

New Zealand Sets Up High-Level Board to Fight Organised Crime

08/09/2026

A new multi-agency board will coordinate the response to transnational crime, money laundering and people trafficking in New Zealand.

Reporting & Disclosures

HKMA Consults on Expansion of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

08/09/2026

The HKMA has launched a consultation on Phase 2B of its taxonomy, introducing transition pathways and a new adaptation framework.

Tokenisation

Korea Finalises Policy Roadmap for Introducing Security Tokens

08/09/2026

Regulators have detailed a three-phase plan for tokenising traditional assets, setting new investor protection rules and technical standards for platforms.

Anti-Money Laundering

New Zealand Proposes Updates to AML Law with Risk-Based Focus

08/09/2026

The bill will grant firms more flexibility on CDD while introducing significantly tougher enforcement powers and penalties.

Stablecoins

Taiwan Preparing to Launch New Crypto Licensing Regime in Q1 2027

07/09/2026

New rules based on the Virtual Asset Services Act will create a full licensing framework, including a two-tier approach for domestic and foreign stablecoins.

Structural Regulation

SET Revises Listing Rules to Attract New Economy and Foreign Firms

07/09/2026

The SET has relaxed listing criteria to attract 'new economy' companies and foreign issuers, and revised its post-IPO lock-up rules.