Stablecoins

Japan FSA Proposes Tax Filing Exemption for Trust-Type Stablecoins

02/09/2026

The FSA has requested an exemption from tax reporting rules for trust-based stablecoins to reduce administrative burdens for trustees.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia Consults on Streamlining Financial Accountability Regime

02/09/2026

APRA and ASIC are proposing to reduce FAR reporting burdens by removing requirements related to key functions and accountability map details.

AI Risk & Governance

Australian Institutes Launch AI Risk Framework for Financial Sector

02/09/2026

New guidance helps financial firms manage AI risks, responding to a governance gap highlighted by regulators APRA and ASIC.

Structural Regulation

Korea Cools Investor Demand for Leveraged ETF Products

02/09/2026

Korean regulators have successfully cooled retail investor demand for risky leveraged products after introducing a mandatory and onerous simulated trading course.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines AMLC Deploys AI to Strengthen AML Capabilities

02/09/2026

The AMLC is using AI to analyse millions of transaction reports, following a significant budget increase backed by lawmakers.

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.