Emerging Prudential Risks

RBNZ Maps Regulatory Path to 2035 as Banking Scenarios Diverge

18/09/2026

The RBNZ has released a landmark study outlining three future banking scenarios and key regulatory priorities.

Structural Regulation

Regulation, Taxes Holding Back Australia’s Financial Hub Ambitions

18/09/2026

Industry executives have warned that Australia's slow foreign investment approvals and uncompetitive tax policies are deterring global capital and talent.

Cryptocurrency

CoinEx to Cease HK Operations Citing Rising Regulatory Pressures

18/09/2026

CoinEx has announced its closure, highlighting the impact of escalating regulatory requirements and a prolonged market downturn.

Structural Regulation

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

17/09/2026

Hong Kong's new Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address outline sweeping regulatory reforms to boost offshore RMB, commodities, and fintech.

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.