Payments & Settlements

Australian Banks Seek ACCC Approval for Shared Regional Hubs

12/10/2026

The ABA has requested regulatory approval to trial multi-bank regional hubs to preserve face-to-face financial services.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippines Urged to Strengthen Anti-Scam Coordination as Losses Mount

12/10/2026

A new report reveals Filipinos lost PHP 121.8 billion to scams, prompting calls for enhanced regulatory coordination and intelligence sharing.

Operational Risk

AFCA Warns Against Over-Reliance on Automated Tools and Third Parties

12/10/2026

AFCA has urged financial firms to maintain strict oversight when delegating operational processes and using automated workflows.

Structural Regulation

SFC, HKEX Officials Map Out Strategy to Further Deepen Market Liquidity

12/10/2026

Speaking at an ASIFMA conference, SFC CEO Julia Leung and HKEX’s Gregory Yu outlined infrastructure and cross-border reforms to deepen market liquidity.

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.