Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong Official Outlines Plan to Develop Gold Trading Ecosystem

09/10/2026

Hong Kong is advancing its gold trading ecosystem with a new central clearing system, international standards integration, and potential tax concessions.

Cryptocurrency

Australian Digital Asset Users Gain Access to AFCA Dispute Resolution

09/10/2026

Australian consumers using digital assets can now escalate unresolved disputes to the national financial ombudsman following the enforcement of new licensing requirements.

AI Risk & Governance

Australian Banks Urge Government to Limit AI-Specific Regulations

09/10/2026

The ABA has called on lawmakers to promote AI adoption and rely on existing regulatory frameworks before introducing new technology-specific rules.

Reporting & Disclosures

Australian Financial Firms Lag in Modern Slavery Disclosures

08/10/2026

New report reveals that Australia's largest financial institutions provide limited public disclosure on modern slavery grievance and remediation processes.

Liquidity Risk

US Lawmaker Seeks Review of HKMA Dollar Access Arrangement

08/10/2026

A US congressional committee chairman has requested the Federal Reserve review the HKMA’s access to dollar liquidity.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Updates Proprietary Trading Rules for Securities Dealers

08/10/2026

The FSC has issued new regulations defining permitted investment targets, exposure limits, and compliance procedures for securities dealers' proprietary trading operations.

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.