Payments & Settlements

CPMI Assesses Evolving Payment Systems and Central Bank Response

02/11/2026

New CPMI report urges central banks to adapt their oversight and infrastructure to manage risks from tokenisation and non-bank payment providers.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Outlines Focus Areas for Australian Capital Market Resilience

02/11/2026

ASIC has identified six priority areas to enhance market efficiency, liquidity, and operational resilience amid technological shifts.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Demands Audit Quality Improvements After Finding Widespread Failures

02/11/2026

ASIC has called for urgent improvements in financial reporting and audit quality following widespread compliance failures.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand SEC Consults on Digital Asset Derivatives Rules

30/10/2026

The SEC has proposed new rules allowing digital asset firms to offer derivatives linked to crypto and tokens.

Reporting & Disclosures

Hong Kong Launches Green Commodities Registry for Gold Trading

30/10/2026

Hong Kong has unveiled a new green commodities registry and outlined plans for a dedicated gold clearing system by 2027.

Credit Risk

HKMA Urges Banks to Support Developer Refinancing

30/10/2026

The HKMA has called on financial institutions to support property developers with loan extensions to protect the commercial real estate market.

Tokenisation

LME Explores Tokenisation of Hong Kong Metal Inventories

30/10/2026

LME is weighing plans to tokenise off-warrant metal inventories in Hong Kong to unlock new trade financing channels.

Reporting & Disclosures

Thailand Mandates ISSB-Aligned Sustainability Disclosures from 2027

30/10/2026

The SEC has issued new rules requiring listed companies to adopt ISSB-aligned sustainability disclosures in a phased approach.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia Hits Star Casinos with A$260m Fine Over AML Failures

30/10/2026

The Federal Court has ordered Star to pay AUD 260 million for severe AML/CTF breaches.