Structural Regulation

BSP Mandates New Digital Reporting Regime for Money Service Businesses

02/06/2026

The new framework requires money service businesses, including virtual asset service providers, to submit financial reports in XML format starting late 2026.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Delays Orion Cash Platform API Launch to Q3 2026

02/06/2026

The launch of new real-time clearing data application programming interfaces (APIs) has been pushed back to ensure market readiness.

Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong Regulators Outline Progress on Digital Assets Initiatives

02/06/2026

Regulators have detailed plans for a new virtual asset bill, a live stablecoin regime, and a next-generation digital asset platform.

Market Risk

HKMA Outlines Good Practices for Market Risk Capital Rules

01/06/2026

The regulator has shared key observations from thematic reviews on how banks calculate market risk capital charges under the final Basel III framework.

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.