Trading & Investment

SFC Outlines Roadmap for Derivatives Investor ID Regime

06/10/2026

The SFC has issued guidance for intermediaries on implementing the investor identification regime for exchange-traded derivatives.

Operational Risk

APRA Proposes Guardrails for Superannuation Trustee Investments

05/10/2026

APRA has changes to strengthen superannuation investment governance, targeting platform trustees and introducing strict member-level concentration limits.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Convenes Group to Advance Commodities Trading

05/10/2026

Hong Kong has held the inaugural meeting of a new working group aimed at transforming the jurisdiction into an international commodities hub.

Payments & Settlements

RBNZ Consultation Reveals Strong Support for Cash Access Standard

05/10/2026

The RBNZ has found overwhelming public and industry support for establishing minimum cash accessibility standards across the country.

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBA Report Warns of Growing Cyber and Global Risks

05/10/2026

Australia's financial system remains resilient, but the RBA warns that mounting global vulnerabilities and cyber threats require heightened crisis preparedness.

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.