Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong Launches Gold Hub Bid with New Clearing System

08/07/2026

A new government-owned clearing house has begun trial operations, supported by policy initiatives and a direct link to the Shanghai Gold Exchange.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Orders Online Bookmaker to Overhaul AML/CTF Framework

08/07/2026

The online bookmaker, bet365, has entered a legally-binding undertaking AUSTRAC identified serious gaps in its risk and compliance systems.

Supervision & Enforcement

Korea FSS Recommends Heavy Sanctions for PE Firm MBK Partners

07/07/2026

The private equity firm faces a potential business suspension over its management of the distressed retailer Homeplus, which harmed investors.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Philippines to Rate FIs on Consumer Protection Under New Framework

07/07/2026

The BSP will assess firms based on their potential for consumer harm under a new risk-based model.

Payments & Settlements

HKEX and CIPS to Bolster Hong Kong's Offshore RMB Infrastructure

07/07/2026

Agreement will see HKEX’s clearing subsidiary apply for direct CIPS participation to enhance cross-border RMB settlement efficiency.

Payments & Settlements

Australia Tables Bill to Regulate Wholesale Cash Distribution

07/07/2026

The government has introduced new legislation to regulate the country's wholesale cash system, granting significant oversight and crisis management powers to financial regulators.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Publishes New Info Paper on ID Regime for Derivatives

07/07/2026

The paper contains technical and operational guidance for market participants preparing to implement the investor identification regime for the derivatives market.

Structural Regulation

Korea to Tighten Oversight of Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs

07/07/2026

Regulators are strengthening liquidity provider obligations and considering penalties for asset managers following significant price distortions and political backlash.

AI Risk & Governance

Thailand to Finalise AI Act This Year, Pilots Bank 'Red Teaming'

07/07/2026

New legislation will address copyright and high-risk applications, as regulators launch a practical playbook and test AI safety in the banking sector.