Emerging Prudential Risks

Review Identifies Mistakes in RBNZ's Covid-19 Monetary Response

25/09/2026

An independent review of the RBNZ's pandemic response recommends overhauling decision-making processes and crisis preparedness.

Reporting & Disclosures

MSCI Identifies Gap Between Climate Risk Awareness and Disclosure

24/09/2026

New report finds broad acknowledgement of physical climate risks, but reveals that companies across APAC lack detailed disclosures.

Cybersecurity

HKMA Formulates Cybersecurity Baseline for Fintechs

24/09/2026

HKMA is formulating a cybersecurity baseline for fintechs to support responsible innovation and mitigate operational risks.

Structural Regulation

Australia Proposes New Reporting Rules for Managed Investment Schemes

24/09/2026

The government has proposed new data reporting requirements for managed investment schemes to improve regulatory visibility and protect investors.

Structural Regulation

SFC Unveils Strategic Action Plan for Capital Markets

24/09/2026

The SFC has outlined a comprehensive roadmap to expand offshore RMB offerings, enhance market connectivity, and streamline regulations.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Strengthens AI Trading Safeguards and Market Rules

24/09/2026

ASIC has updated market integrity rules to enhance controls over automated and AI-enabled trading systems.

Tokenisation

Taiwan FSC Approves Bank Trials for Deposit Tokens

24/09/2026

The FSC has opened applications for banks to trial deposit tokens, aiming to integrate blockchain technology with traditional banking.

Credit Risk

ASIC Demands Private Credit Uplift, Halts Remara Fund Offers

24/09/2026

ASIC has warned the private credit sector to improve standards by 2027 while halting specific retail product offers.

Trading & Investment

HK Financial Secretary Outlines Plans to Expand Offshore Yuan Markets

24/09/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan has outlined plans to expand the city's offshore yuan offerings and met with mainland regulators to discuss cross-border co-operation.