ESG / Sustainability

UN Reports Chart Uneven Progress on Gender Equality in Asian Boardrooms

08/03/2026

New data shows that while boardroom representation is rising across the APAC, a steep drop-off persists in executive roles and regulatory approaches vary widely.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong AFRC Fines Audit Firms in First-Ever AML Disciplinary Actions

06/03/2026

The AFRC sanctioned a PIE auditor and two smaller firms for failures in customer due diligence, risk assessments, and sanctions screening.

Market Infrastructure

RBA Warns of Intervention as Industry Stalls on Payments Modernisation

06/03/2026

The RBA has signalled it will take action if the industry fails to agree on modernising A2A payments, with new card payment rules also imminent.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Issues Guidance on New Powers to Compel AML Examination

06/03/2026

AUSTRAC has detailed how it will use new powers to compel individuals to attend examinations and answer questions under oath.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Risks Missing AUD 24bn Digital Finance Opportunity, Report Warns

06/03/2026

DFCRC report urges policy reform, warning that regulatory uncertainty and a lack of coordination could cost Australia an AUD 24 billion annual economic opportunity.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Banks Extends Loan Relief for Tai Po Fire Victims

06/03/2026

HKMA and HKAB announce extended loan repayment holidays and flexible mortgage arrangements for residents affected by the Wang Fuk Court fire.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Partners With LSEG to Modernise ASX 24 Derivatives Platform

06/03/2026

The partnership will integrate LSEG's low-latency technology to enhance the resilience, performance, and capacity of Australia’s primary derivatives venue.

AML / KYC

Australia’s Federal Court Finds Two Star Execs Breached Duties

06/03/2026

A landmark judgment clears seven non-executive directors but finds two senior executives failed in their duties regarding money laundering risks.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Regulators Expand GenAI Sandbox Across Entire Financial Sector

06/03/2026

The initiative now covers securities, insurance, pensions and payments, offering firms free computing power to test AI in a controlled environment.