CBDCs

Philippines to Develop Strategic Roadmap for Wholesale CBDC

06/07/2026

The strategic roadmap will focus on securities settlement and cross-border payments, following Project Agila experiments.

Stablecoins

Global Giants and Asian Firms Launch Open USD Stablecoin Network

06/07/2026

A new consortium of over 140 firms, including major Korean players, has launched a dollar-pegged stablecoin for business payments.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand Consolidates Financial Conduct Regulation Under FMA

06/07/2026

The FMA has taken over responsibility for consumer credit, becoming the country's single conduct regulator for all financial markets.

Cybersecurity

FSC Korea Introduces New Guidelines, Safe Harbour for AI Security Testing

06/07/2026

Regulators will exempt financial firms from sanctions for minor IT disruptions that occur during proactive AI-related security tests and patching.

Payments & Settlements

Australian Lawmakers Urge Probes Into Card Fees and Apple's Market Power

06/07/2026

A parliamentary committee has called for competition inquiries into the card payments market and Apple's dominance in digital wallets.

AI Risk & Governance

Japan Consortium to Define Legal and Governance Framework for AI Agents

04/07/2026

A 28-member group led by MUFG will examine the use of verifiable credentials to manage risks as AI agents begin to conduct financial transactions.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Independent Review Recommends Overhaul of Australia's Fintech Sandbox

04/07/2026

The review found Australia's regulatory sandbox to be ineffective and has recommended repealing its legislation for a more flexible, multi-faceted approach.

Structural Regulation

Australia Considers Break-Up of Big Four Firms After Scandals

03/07/2026

The government has released a discussion paper floating options including structural separation and bringing firms under the corporate regulator's purview.

Structural Regulation

ASX Agrees Revised Transformation Plan With ASIC and RBA

03/07/2026

ASX has secured regulatory approval for a revised transformation plan aimed at addressing significant risk and governance failings.