Operational Risk

New Zealand FMA Assesses Operational Resilience of Investment Managers

09/10/2026

The FMA has urged discretionary investment management service providers to strengthen outsourcing oversight and technology resilience.

Structural Regulation

Revolut Eyes Philippine Digital Banking Licences in Asia Expansion

09/10/2026

Revolut is evaluating regulatory pathways to secure digital banking and electronic money issuer licences in the Philippines.

Capital Adequacy

Hong Kong Regulators Target Going Concern Audit Disclaimers

09/10/2026

The SFC, AFRC, and HKEX have issued a joint statement demanding listed issuers and auditors address prolonged going concern disclaimers.

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.