Structural Regulation

Hong Kong SFC Approves Six Registrars for Paperless Securities Regime

13/10/2026

The SFC has approved six registrars ahead of the uncertificated securities market regime launching in November 2026.

Tokenisation

HKMA and BOT Validate Cross-Border Tokenised Carbon Credit Settlement

13/10/2026

A joint PoC by HKMA and BOT demonstrates how tokenised deposits and CBDCs can streamline cross-border carbon credit transactions.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Proposes Extending and Strengthening CFD Protections

13/10/2026

ASIC is seeking feedback on plans to extend its CFD product intervention order for a further ten years.

Structural Regulation

Thailand to Implement Revised Trading Measures and Extend Hours

13/10/2026

The SET will introduce eight enhanced trading supervision measures and extend trading hours starting 16 November.

KYC & CDD

Japan FSA Accelerates Shift to IC Chip Identity Verification

13/10/2026

The FSA has instructed banks and crypto exchanges to expedite the transition to IC chip-based identity verification following major data leaks.

Anti-Money Laundering

Taiwan Issues Rules Allowing Banks to Expand Family Office Advisory Services

12/10/2026

Taiwan’s FSC has expanded family office advisory services nationwide, allowing eligible banks to operate beyond designated trial zones.

Structural Regulation

NZ FMA Consults on Consolidated Market Licence Conditions

12/10/2026

The FMA is seeking feedback on proposals to streamline and consolidate standard conditions for market services licences.

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.