Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Proposes Banking Licence Fee Hikes of Up to 24 Percent

19/06/2026

Hong Kong's government has proposed increasing various banking licence fees, expecting minimal impact on firms and the city's competitiveness.

Credit Risk

ASIC Puts Australian Private Credit Funds on Notice Over Valuations

19/06/2026

ASIC has warned the private credit sector to ensure its upcoming asset valuations are accurate and realistic amid tightening market conditions.

CBDCs

HKEX and HKMA Pilot e-HKD for After-Hours Derivatives Margining

19/06/2026

The joint project will test a wholesale CBDC for advance margin payments, aiming to enhance risk management and efficiency for clearing participants outside banking hours.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong to Launch Onshore China Bond Futures on 3 August

19/06/2026

The new five-year CGB futures contract will provide offshore investors with a new tool for managing CNY interest rate risk.

Sustainable Finance

Hong Kong Taskforce Meets to Plan Northern Metropolis Financing

19/06/2026

A new taskforce has met to discuss financing solutions for the Northern Metropolis, with a focus on sustainable development and diverse project models.

Structural Regulation

Australian Superannuation Levies to Rise Amid Calls for Transparency

19/06/2026

Industry body ASFA has questioned the transparency and fairness of proposed regulatory levy hikes for the 2026–27 financial year.

Data Privacy

Australia Orders Amex to Overhaul Controls After Insider Data Breach

19/06/2026

The OAIC found the firm failed to take reasonable steps to protect customer data from insider risks, ordering compensation and systemic changes.

Structural Regulation

ASX Proposes 25pc Cap on Dilutive M&A Share Issues

19/06/2026

Proposed rules will require large listed companies to seek shareholder approval for significant share-funded takeovers and mergers, and for changes to listing status.

Cryptocurrency

Australia High Court Rules Crypto-Yield Product is a Financial Product

18/06/2026

In a landmark decision for digital assets regulation, Australia’s High Court has unanimously ruled that a fixed-yield crypto product required a financial services licence.