Alternative Markets

Australia Proposes New Capital Gains Tax Concession for Startups

21/06/2026

The Treasury has opened consultation on a new tax break for investors in innovative start-ups, designed to run alongside broader capital gains tax reforms set to begin in 2027.

Resolution & Recovery

RBNZ Launches Final Consultations on New Deposit Taker Regime

19/06/2026

The RBNZ is seeking feedback on the final tranche of technical standards and a new crisis preparedness policy package under the Deposit Takers Act.

KYC & CDD

Hong Kong Passes Bill to Bolster Tax Transparency Rules

19/06/2026

The new law mandates registration for FIs, enhances record-keeping, and raises penalties to align with global tax transparency standards.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Proposes Banking Licence Fee Hikes of Up to 24 Percent

19/06/2026

Hong Kong's government has proposed increasing various banking licence fees, expecting minimal impact on firms and the city's competitiveness.

Credit Risk

ASIC Puts Australian Private Credit Funds on Notice Over Valuations

19/06/2026

ASIC has warned the private credit sector to ensure its upcoming asset valuations are accurate and realistic amid tightening market conditions.

CBDCs

HKEX and HKMA Pilot e-HKD for After-Hours Derivatives Margining

19/06/2026

Hong Kong is testing its e-HKD to solve a key timing issue, allowing clearing participants to post margin outside of regular banking hours.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong to Launch Onshore China Bond Futures on 3 August

19/06/2026

The new five-year CGB futures contract will provide offshore investors with a new tool for managing CNY interest rate risk.

Sustainable Finance

Hong Kong Taskforce Meets to Plan Northern Metropolis Financing

19/06/2026

A new taskforce has met to discuss financing solutions for the Northern Metropolis, with a focus on sustainable development and diverse project models.

Structural Regulation

Australian Superannuation Levies to Rise Amid Calls for Transparency

19/06/2026

Industry body ASFA has questioned the transparency and fairness of proposed regulatory levy hikes for the 2026–27 financial year.