Capital Adequacy

RBNZ Outlines Strategic Priorities in Amended Statement of Intent

05/10/2026

RBNZ has updated its strategic roadmap, detailing implementation timelines for deposit taker and insurance regulations.

Tokenisation

Korea: NexChange Launches Fractional Investment OTC Exchange

02/10/2026

A consortium led by Nextrade has launched NexChange, a preparatory corporation established to operate South Korea's over-the-counter fractional investment exchange.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

AUSTRAC Issues Compliance Guidance Following AML/CTF Regime Expansion

02/10/2026

AUSTRAC has released new resources to help newly enrolled businesses build compliance frameworks and avoid indiscriminate debanking.

Structural Regulation

Australia's Non-Bank Lenders Adopt Unified Industry Code of Practice

02/10/2026

A new code of practice for Australia's non-bank lending sector has taken effect, introducing unified standards for customer protection, scam prevention, and accountability.

Operational Risk

BCBS Chair Calls on Regulators to Modernise Approach to Bank Supervision

02/10/2026

Erik Thedéen calls on global banking supervisors to modernise approaches and exercise structured judgment to navigate emerging risks.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Enhances Volatility Control Mechanism for ETPs

02/10/2026

The stock exchange has updated its volatility control mechanism thresholds for various ETPs, effective November 2026.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong and Malaysia Unveil Single Submission Arrangement for Dual Listings

02/10/2026

The new framework streamlines simultaneous IPO listings in Hong Kong and Malaysia, reducing regulatory duplication and compliance costs for applicants.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Completes First IP Financing Sandbox Pilots

01/10/2026

Seven pilot cases have successfully completed credit approvals under Hong Kong's intellectual property financing sandbox, alongside a newly launched valuation support scheme.

Stablecoins

HSBC Unveils ‘RedCoin’ Stablecoin for Hong Kong Market

01/10/2026

HSBC has named its forthcoming fiat-referenced stablecoin RedCoin, planning a phased rollout focused initially on retail payments and consumer education in Hong Kong.