Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Unveils First Five-Year Plan Alongside 2026 Policy Address

17/09/2026

Chief Executive John Lee has announced a comprehensive economic blueprint targeting financial market expansion, gold trading, and AI governance.

Payments & Settlements

New Zealand Brings High Value Clearing System Under RBNZ Oversight

17/09/2026

The move brings the High Value Clearing System and its operator, Payments NZ, under the direct supervision of the RBNZ.

Payments & Settlements

Cambodia, Timor-Leste to Boost Digital Payment, Financial Connectivity

17/09/2026

The NBC and BCTL have signed an MOU to enhance cooperation on digital payments, financial innovation, and cross-border payment systems.

Payments & Settlements

HKEX Sets Out Stamp Duty Payment Arrangements for Dual-Counter Trades

17/09/2026

HKEX will require stamp duty and other fees on RMB-denominated dual-counter stock trades to be paid in renminbi from mid-2027.

Structural Regulation

NZX Overhauls Client Asset Rules for Market Participants

16/09/2026

NZX has finalised extensive amendments to its participant rules, introducing stricter requirements for the handling and reconciliation of client assets.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

New Zealand Advances Modern Slavery Reporting Bill

15/09/2026

Legislation requiring large entities to report on modern slavery risks in their supply chains has been recommended for passage by a parliamentary committee.

Emerging Prudential Risks

HKMA Paper Links Private Equity Ownership to Riskier Insurer Investments

15/09/2026

New research paper finds private equity ownership is driving APAC insurers into opaque and risky private credit assets, raising financial stability concerns.

AI Risk & Governance

Hong Kong Banking Report Outlines 37-Point Reform Agenda

15/09/2026

A new report from the HKAB and Deloitte sets out a vision for the industry, urging policy action to secure future growth.

Data Privacy

Korea to Ease Rules on Data and Network Separation for AI Payments

15/09/2026

The FSC has outlined plans to gradually relax key regulations to facilitate the use of AI agents for autonomous payments in the financial sector.