Cloud & Infrastructure

Japan to Introduce Certification Framework for Cloud, Data Centre Providers

22/10/2026

Japan is set to introduce a safety certification framework for cloud and data centre providers to protect critical sectors.

Structural Regulation

Korea Exchange Revamps Standards for KOSDAQ Technology Special Listings

22/10/2026

KRX has proposed new evaluation metrics and stricter oversight for its technology special listing track to boost market credibility.

Structural Regulation

Australian Industry Alliance Demands Standard Consultation for Reforms

21/10/2026

A coalition of 30 industry associations is urging the Australian government to enforce minimum consultation timeframes to prevent unintended regulatory consequences.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong Urges Policy Certainty for Digital and Green Investments at APEC Meeting

21/10/2026

Asia-Pacific finance leaders gathered in Hong Kong to discuss macroeconomic stability, digital infrastructure financing, and cross-border green initiatives.

Credit Risk

RBNZ Consults on Targeted Changes to Capital Standard Risk Weights

21/10/2026

RBNZ has proposed six targeted adjustments to its standardised credit risk weights to better reflect lending risks.

Sustainable Finance

HKEX Launches Green Equity Designation Programme

21/10/2026

HKEX introduced the voluntary designation to help investors identify companies driving the low-carbon transition.

Reporting & Disclosures

Australia Proposes Higher Reporting Thresholds for Proprietary Companies

21/10/2026

The Australian government has released draft regulations to double the reporting thresholds for proprietary companies, aiming to reduce compliance costs.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong Prepares Legislative Amendments for Digital Trade Documents

20/10/2026

Hong Kong will introduce an amendment bill this year to facilitate the digitalisation of business-to-business trade documents and enhance cross-border interoperability.

Tokenisation

AFME: Digital Bond Issuance Hits Record as Asia Leads DLT Adoption

20/10/2026

AFME has found that DLT is moving beyond experimentation in capital markets, driven by record Asian bond issuance and supportive regulatory frameworks.