Tokenisation

Korea Proposes Tokenised Securities Rules Ahead of 2027 Launch

07/10/2026

The FSC has unveiled draft rules for tokenised securities, setting capital requirements and retail trading limits ahead of a 2027 rollout.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia and Japan Launch Finance Ministerial Dialogue to Boost Pacific Banking

07/10/2026

Australia and Japan have established a finance ministerial dialogue to strengthen economic security and pacific banking.

Tokenisation

HKMA Publishes Project Ensemble Tokenisation Deliverables

07/10/2026

HKMA has released three foundational reports to advance the city's tokenisation ecosystem and digital settlement infrastructure.

AI Risk & Governance

Hong Kong Delays AI Copyright Bill in Favour of Operational Guidelines

07/10/2026

Hong Kong has paused its proposed AI copyright legislation, opting instead to draft operational guidelines amid industry disagreements over data mining rules.

Payments & Settlements

HKMA Partners PAA to Boost Regional Trade Data Connectivity

06/10/2026

The HKMA has signed an agreement with the PAA Digital Trade Alliance to enhance cross-border trade finance digitalisation.

Reporting & Disclosures

NZ Firms Back Climate Reporting Shift, Urges Australian Alignment

06/10/2026

Submissions to the XRB show strong support for adopting international climate standards, though stakeholder views diverged on implementation timelines and industry-specific metrics.

Credit Risk

APRA, ASIC Scrutinise Super Funds Over Private Credit Exposure

06/10/2026

APRA and ASIC are intensifying oversight of private credit following recent fund suspensions.

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.