Sustainable Finance

Hong Kong Calls for Singapore Alliance on Green Finance, AI Rulemaking

02/09/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan urges a shift from rivalry to ‘co-opetition’ to set regional standards for finance and technology and boost Asia’s competitiveness.

Market Data & Technology

HKEX Launches New Data Channel for Northbound Programme Trading

01/09/2026

The voluntary scheme will allow brokers to submit additional proprietary trading data to mainland exchanges to facilitate the monitoring of programme trading activities.

Stablecoins

BIS Paper Flags Gaps in Non-Bank Stablecoin Group Oversight

01/09/2026

New paper highlights diverging stablecoin rules in Hong Kong and Singapore and calls for group-level supervision for non-bank issuers.

Capital Adequacy

APRA Names 12 Underperforming Super Products in Latest Annual Test

01/09/2026

APRA has identified 12 superannuation products that failed its 2026 performance test, with poor investment returns cited as the primary cause of failure.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Targets Non-Enrolled Firms Under New AML Rules

01/09/2026

AUSTRAC is issuing notices to newly regulated entities that have failed to enrol under recently expanded AML laws.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japanese Investors File Collective Mediation Against Brokers Over Account Thefts

01/09/2026

Seventy-nine victims are seeking the full restoration of their accounts, challenging the online brokerages’ policy of offering only partial compensation for widespread fraud.

Payments & Settlements

HKEX Proposes Full Settlement Services on Half-Trading Days

01/09/2026

The exchange has asked market participants to confirm their readiness for the change, which will align Hong Kong with international market practices.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

AFCA Consults on New Rules for Scam-Related Complaints

01/09/2026

AFCA is seeking feedback on proposed rules for its new role handling complaints under the national Scams Prevention Framework, which begins in 2027.

PEPs & Sanctions

HKMA Issues Updated Guidance on Politically Exposed Persons

01/09/2026

The HKMA has released revised guidance for handling politically exposed persons, encouraging a more risk-based approach and flagging upcoming thematic reviews.