Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong AFRC Pushes for Audit Transparency to Bolster Market Confidence

18/02/2026

The AFRC calls on public interest entity auditors to proactively publish transparency reports, while highlighting inconsistencies and gaps in the reports already being published.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Issues First Virtual Assets Licence in Almost Eight Months

17/02/2026

Victory Fintech and VDX Custody secure licences for trading and custody, with the group

Australia Issues Draft Rules to Align Domestic Minimum Tax with OECD Guidance

17/02/2026

Draft legislation clarifies foreign currency conversion, treatment of stateless entities and consolidated groups, with retrospective effect from 1 January 2024.

Securities / Derivatives

Dhaka Stock Exchange to Explore Listing Framework for 'Orange' Bonds

17/02/2026

Partnership with IIX aims to create a dedicated category for thematic debt securities focused on gender and climate.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Grants Preliminary Approvals to Fractional Investment Exchanges

17/02/2026

The FSC approved applications to operate OTC platforms for beneficiary certificates from the KDX consortium and the NXT Consortium.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines Central Bank to Cut Reserve Ratios, Overhaul Reporting

16/02/2026

New rules effective 27 February will reduce reserve requirements on certain liabilities and consolidate multiple reports into a single weekly submission for banks and quasi-banks.

Enforcement

Australia: Wealth Platforms Stop Business with Sequoia's InterPrac

16/02/2026

BT, AMP, and CFS join Macquarie and Netwealth in ceasing new business from InterPrac following the collapse of the Shield and First Guardian funds.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Considers Expanding Channel for Confidential IPO Filings – Report

16/02/2026

HKEX may allow traditional sector firms to file listing applications privately in a bid to enhance its competitiveness as a global IPO hub.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong AFRC Demands IPO Audit Data Amid Quality Concerns

16/02/2026

AFRC orders auditors to report on IPO engagements and resources, warning of 'heightened scrutiny' amid a surge in listings.