Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Publishes Guidance for Transition to Paperless Securities Market

01/06/2026

Regulators have released detailed guidance for the new paperless securities market, which is set to launch in November 2026 with a five-year transition period.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia Pledges AUD 5 Million to Bolster Pacific AML Efforts

01/06/2026

The funding will enhance financial intelligence capabilities and partnerships with Pacific nations to combat serious crimes, including drug trafficking, child sexual exploitation and environmental crime.

Data Privacy

Kiwibank Launches Open Banking Ahead of Regulatory Deadline

01/06/2026

New Zealand's Kiwibank has rolled out open banking services for all customers, six months ahead of its regulatory deadline under the country's new data sharing regime.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Targets Central Asian Firms for Dual Listings

01/06/2026

Hong Kong is actively promoting its deep liquidity and fundraising capabilities to companies in Central Asia, eyeing opportunities in dual listings and the burgeoning Dim Sum bond market.

Structural Regulation

SFC Chair Outlines Hong Kong's Role in Globalising Tech Firms

01/06/2026

SFC Chairman Kelvin Wong details regulatory reforms and governance standards aimed at making the city the premier capital-raising hub for mainland technology enterprises.

Alternative Markets

Hong Kong Considers Tax Exemption on Carried Interest to Attract Talent

31/05/2026

The government is considering a plan to waive taxes on fund managers' performance bonuses to bolster the city's competitiveness as a premier asset and wealth management hub.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia Details Mandatory Anti-Scam Codes for Key Sectors

30/05/2026

New mandatory codes will require banks, telcos and digital platforms to prevent, detect and disrupt scams, with detailed provisions for consumer redress and liability.

Custody & Infrastructure

Standard Chartered Solidifies Digital Asset Custody Push in Hong Kong

30/05/2026

The bank has launched a service with SOLOWIN, is acquiring Zodia's custody arm, and has won a mandate from TP ICAP.

Structural Regulation

OECD Urges Major Overhaul of New Zealand’s Capital Markets

29/05/2026

A new OECD report calls for wide-ranging reforms to deepen New Zealand’s shallow capital markets, including changes to pension savings, listing rules and SME financing.