Trading & Investment

Eurex to Launch Centrally Cleared Japanese Equity Derivatives

08/10/2026

Eurex will introduce single-stock and dividend futures on Japanese equities, providing a centrally cleared alternative to OTC swaps.

Liquidity Risk

SFC Finalises Enhancements to Hong Kong Retail Fund Code

08/10/2026

The SFC will implement regulatory enhancements to the code on unit trusts and mutual funds in November to align with international standards.

AI Risk & Governance

HKMA Questions HSBC Over Singapore AI Centre Decision - Reports

08/10/2026

HKMA has queried HSBC's choice to establish its new global AI hub in Singapore, highlighting intensifying competition between the two Asian financial centres.

Reporting & Disclosures

Korea FSC Clarifies Scope 3 Disclosure Exemptions

08/10/2026

The FSC has clarified its stance on Scope 3 emissions reporting exemptions following concerns over supply chain data collection burdens.

KYC & CDD

Australian Banks Defends Stringent KYC Checks as AML Laws Tighten

08/10/2026

The ABA has highlighted the necessity of strict identity verification checks following recently tightened AML regulations.

Payments & Settlements

RBA Weighs Regulatory Priorities Following Payments System Submissions

08/10/2026

The RBA is assessing industry feedback on payment system regulation, targeting competition, mobile wallets, and cryptographic security.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BIS Chief Urges Policymakers to Establish "Congruent" Rules for NBFIs

08/10/2026

Pablo Hernández de Cos discussed future crisis management challenges, advocating for stricter regulations for non-bank financial institutions.

Stablecoins

HKMA and BNM Deepen Ties on Stablecoins and Cross-Border Connectivity

07/10/2026

HKMA and BNM have agreed to strengthen bilateral collaboration across fintech, regulatory resilience, and capital markets.

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.