Trading & Investment

SFC Confirms HKEX Plans to Consult on Extended Stock Trading Hours

28/09/2026

The SFC has confirmed that HKEX will consult stakeholders on extending trading hours, potentially scrapping its lunch break to align with global markets.

Supervision & Enforcement

SFC Outlines Pragmatic Enforcement Philosophy for Faster Resolutions

28/09/2026

The SFC is prioritising early interventions and structured settlements to achieve faster, more efficient outcomes for investors.

AI Risk & Governance

HKMA's Arthur Yuen Outlines AI Governance and Resilience Priorities

27/09/2026

The HKMA has stressed that bank boards remain accountable for AI actions, as branch networks shrink and technology adoption accelerates.

Capital Adequacy

APRA Details Progress on Reducing Regulatory Burden for FIs

26/09/2026

APRA is advancing initiatives to reduce compliance costs and streamline reporting without compromising financial system stability.

Structural Regulation

RBNZ Finalises Regulatory Perimeter for Deposit Takers Act

25/09/2026

New Zealand's Cabinet has approved the second tranche of regulations under the Deposit Takers Act, setting the prudential regulatory perimeter.

Tokenisation

HKMA Pushes Digital and Yuan Initiatives Under Fixed Income Roadmap

25/09/2026

Hong Kong regulators have outlined new measures to modernise the city's bond market, expand offshore yuan liquidity, and launch digital asset platforms.

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.