Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia Launches Taskforce to Combat Rise in Online Gambling Scams

09/07/2026

A new multi-agency fusion cell will target 'scambling', a scam type disproportionately impacting First Nations communities, with reported losses tripling.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia's ‘Confirmation of Payee’ Service Hits 150 Million Uses in First Year

09/07/2026

The anti-scam payment verification service is seeing wider adoption by businesses and forms part of a broader government framework.

Payments & Settlements

Australia Sets Vision for Future of Account-to-Account Payments

09/07/2026

The A2A Payments Roundtable released a long-term strategic vision for A2A payments, paving the way for a more detailed industry roadmap to for modernisation.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX’s OTC Clear Raises Swap Connect Margin Limit by 50pc

09/07/2026

OTC Clear has increased the Inter-CCP Margin limit for the derivatives access scheme to CNY 6 billion to manage cross-border exposure.

Alternative Markets

Korea Launches Public-Private Platform to Boost Startup Funding

09/07/2026

The ‘Npay Startup’ platform, developed with the financial regulator, aims to resolve information asymmetry and streamline investment processes for venture capital.

Custody & Infrastructure

Hong Kong SFC Pledges to Reform Virtual Asset Practitioner Exam

09/07/2026

The SFC has committed to separating the exam from its mandatory course and lowering fees following industry talks on high operational costs.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC CEO Flags Evolving AML Threats, New Statutory Obligations

08/07/2026

Brendan Thomas has highlighted AI-enabled crime and insider threats, detailing new statutory obligations for boards and money laundering officers.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong MPFA Relaxes Pension Fund Rules on Gold ETFs

08/07/2026

The move is part of a government push to establish the city as a regional gold trading hub.

Tokenisation

KSD Finalises New Organisational Structure in Strategic Overhaul

08/07/2026

The KSD has created permanent departments for token securities and e-meetings, and detailed plans for a capital market 'data hub' ahead of a 2027 launch.