Cryptocurrency

Japan FSA Scrutinises Crypto Exchanges Over Dealer Model Steering

22/09/2026

The FSA has warned cryptocurrency exchanges against steering users towards higher-margin dealer platforms, demanding customer-centric interface designs.

Structural Regulation

Thailand Launches 'BOI To IPO' Programme to Boost New Listings

22/09/2026

Thailand's financial regulators and investment board have partnered to streamline capital market access and offer tax incentives for new economy enterprises.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong Completes First Regulated Stablecoin Fund Transaction

21/09/2026

ChinaAMC, Standard Chartered, and OSL have executed Hong Kong's first digital fund transaction using a regulated HKD stablecoin.

Reporting & Disclosures

Australia Consults On Standard-Setting Boards For New Reporting Regulator

21/09/2026

The FRC has released draft rules for the three standard-setting boards operating under the newly merged regulator.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australian Banks Update Guidelines to Combat Financial Abuse

21/09/2026

The Australian Banking Association has released an updated framework to help banks detect, prevent, and respond to financial abuse.

Sustainable Finance

Global Exchanges Increasingly Prioritise Transition Finance, Says WFE

20/09/2026

Global exchanges are heavily focusing on transition finance and ESG reporting standards, despite facing regulatory divergence and data challenges.

Payments & Settlements

ACCC Grants Authorisation for Multi-Bank Regional ATM Trial

19/09/2026

The ACCC has approved a three-year trial of shared, fee-free regional ATMs to support cash access in remote communities.

Payments & Settlements

Payments NZ Calls for Clarity on RBNZ Crisis Preparedness Proposals

19/09/2026

Payments NZ has called for greater coordination to ensure payment system stability under the RBNZ’s new crisis management framework.

Payments & Settlements

Korea Launches ‘RFI-K’ Framework to Enable Offshore Won Settlement

18/09/2026

South Korea has introduced a specialised registration system for foreign financial institutions to trade and settle the Korean won offshore.