Trading & Investment

Taiwan Debates Keeping Stock Market Open During Typhoons

27/10/2026

The FSC is assessing the feasibility of keeping the stock market open during local typhoon-related work suspensions.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Bank of Japan Warns of AI Market Shocks, Cyber Risks

27/10/2026

The BOJ, in its latest Financial System Report, has urged financial institutions to bolster their resilience against frontier AI threats and market corrections.

Credit Risk

Australia Proposes Reforms to Personal Insolvency System

27/10/2026

The Australian government has opened a consultation on draft legislation to amend the personal insolvency and bankruptcy system.

Tokenisation

Japan: Progmat Consortium Advances Tokenised JGB and Repo Framework

27/10/2026

A Japanese industry consortium has published an interim report on tokenised government bonds, outlining a framework for on-chain repo transactions.

Tokenisation

SFC Authorises Secondary Trading in Tokenised Public Funds

27/10/2026

The SFC has authorised the world's first round-the-clock secondary trading of tokenised public funds on a licensed virtual asset platform.

Stablecoins

Thailand Proposes Regulatory Framework for THB Stablecoins

27/10/2026

The BOT has issued a consultation paper outlining strict backing requirements and a ban on interest for baht-denominated stablecoins.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Confirms Full Settlement Services for Half-Day Trading

27/10/2026

HKEX will introduce full settlement services on half-day trading days starting February 2027, pending regulatory approval.

AI Risk & Governance

Australia Advances Work to Establish New Financial Innovation Committee

27/10/2026

Australia's Treasury has opened expressions of interest for a new Financial Innovation Committee to drive its broader technological strategy.

Cybersecurity

Australia Signs Cyber Resilience Partnerships with PNG, Timor-Leste

27/10/2026

Australia is tightening regional security and financial compliance through new agreements with PNG and Timor-Leste, targeting cyber resilience, AML frameworks, and investment screening.