Climate Risk

SFC Chair Calls for Redesign of Incentives to Drive Climate Action

10/09/2026

The SFC has called for a move beyond pledges and labels to make climate outcomes measurable and enforceable.

PEPs & Sanctions

Australia Proposes Major Overhaul of Autonomous Sanctions Regime

09/09/2026

The government is consulting on a new sanctions framework that introduces a clear 'effective control' test and aims to significantly streamline compliance for regulated entities.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong Chief Executive Outlines Priorities for Banking Sector Partnership

09/09/2026

Chief Executive John Lee has called on banks to support four key development areas, including offshore renminbi and technology financing.

Structural Regulation

Thailand Set to Introduce BNPL Regulatory Regime in Q4 2026

09/09/2026

The move is part of a significant expansion of the central bank's supervisory remit to cover the non-bank financial sector and enhance consumer protection.

Cybersecurity

CPMI-IOSCO Publishes Toolkit to Support Cyber Resilience of FMIs

08/09/2026

The toolkit, now open for consultation, offers guidance on bolstering FMI cyber resilience. CPMI-IOSCO also seeking views on managing third-party risks.

Climate Risk

HKMA to Embed Bank Transition Planning into Supervisory Reviews

08/09/2026

The HKMA is developing new guidelines on transition planning and will launch a policy consultation on sustainability disclosures.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Thailand Unveils New Frameworks to Combat Digital Fraud

08/09/2026

The BOT has detailed a new domestic framework and an international blueprint to tackle rising digital financial fraud.

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.