Credit Risk

HKMA Urges Vigilance Against Risks in Private Credit Market

01/10/2026

The HKMA has reported a resilient banking sector while recommending enhanced monitoring of opaque private credit markets.

Cybersecurity

Australia Summons OpenAI and Anthropic Chiefs Over Medicare Hack

30/09/2026

Australian lawmakers have called on the heads of OpenAI and Anthropic to face a Senate inquiry following a government data breach.

Credit Risk

Australia Private Credit Forms Association Under Heightened ASIC Scrutiny

30/09/2026

The Australian private credit sector is establishing a new industry association to improve transparency as regulatory scrutiny and market stress intensify.

Reporting & Disclosures

New Zealand FMA Extends No Action Relief for Climate Reporting Entities

30/09/2026

The FMA has extended its 'no action' relief for climate reporting entities amid legislative delays ahead of the November election.

Credit Risk

Japan FSA Boosts Scrutiny of AI Data Centre Financing

30/09/2026

The FSA is enhancing its monitoring of how major banks and life insurers finance AI data centres.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Approves Updated Auditing Competency Standard

29/09/2026

ASIC has approved a revised competency standard for registered company auditors, embedding stricter ethical behaviour and professional values requirements.

Structural Regulation

SFC and AFRC Expand Regulatory Cooperation Under New MoU

29/09/2026

The SFC and the AFRC have signed a new agreement extending their joint oversight to licensed firms, funds, and virtual asset providers.

Structural Regulation

South Korea Weighs HFT Regulations to Curb Market Volatility

29/09/2026

The FSC is preparing new rules for high-frequency trading and leveraged investments to stabilise the domestic stock market.

Tokenisation

Korea Approves Blockchain Deposit Tokens for Government Expenditure

29/09/2026

MSIT has granted regulatory exemptions allowing six major banks to pilot blockchain-based deposit tokens for state expenses.