Stablecoins

Japan’s Megabanks Complete Joint JPY Stablecoin Pilot

20/10/2026

Japan’s three largest banks have successfully tested a jointly issued JPY-denominated stablecoin, targeting live commercial cross-border transactions by March 2027.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Gazettes Bill to Expand IP Tax Deductions

20/10/2026

The proposed legislation aims to lower intellectual property transaction costs and support Hong Kong's development as a regional trading hub.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Gazettes Start Date for MPF “Full Portability”

20/10/2026

Eligible employees can transfer their accrued employer mandatory contributions to an MPF scheme of their choice starting December 2026.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Proposes Remaking Internal Dispute Data Reporting Rules

19/10/2026

ASIC is seeking feedback on moving all IDR reporting firms from semi-annual to annual reporting frequency.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Sets Roadmap for T+1 Settlement Transition in 2028

19/10/2026

HKEX targets a T+1 settlement cycle for the second half of 2028, providing the industry a longer preparation runway.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia Proposes Reforms to Combat Financial Abuse and Tax Fraud

19/10/2026

The Australian government has unveiled a suite of regulatory reforms across the tax, superannuation, and corporate sectors to crack down on financial abuse.

AI Risk & Governance

Taiwan FSC Survey Shows GenAI Adoption Hits 76pc Among Financial Firms

19/10/2026

The FSC found that AI usage is deepening into decision-making tools, prompting new risk-based regulatory frameworks.

Reporting & Disclosures

Australian Firms Voluntarily Disclose Scope 3 Emissions Ahead of Mandate

19/10/2026

More than a third of Australia's largest listed companies are voluntarily reporting Scope 3 emissions despite first-year regulatory exemptions.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Clearing Houses Set to Start Accepting CGBs as Collateral

18/10/2026

From 2 November 2026, Hong Kong clearing houses will accept China Government Bonds as eligible non-cash collateral for margin requirements.