Trading & Investment

HKEX Launches Tech Indices to Boost ETF Connect Scope

14/04/2026

HKEX has launched two technology-focused indices and licensed five issuers, aiming to expand product options for mainland investors.

Trading & Investment

HKEX to Conduct Mandatory Rehearsal for Spreads Reduction on 25 April

13/04/2026

HKEX has scheduled a mandatory market rehearsal for late April as it prepares for Phase 2 of an initiative to reduce the minimum spreads permitted in the securities market.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australian Accountants Face Major AML Reform Readiness Gap

13/04/2026

A recent survey reveals widespread unpreparedness among Australian accountants for impending AML reforms, raising concerns about compliance burdens and potential penalties.

Sustainable Finance

Australia to Tighten Foreign Investor CGT Rules, Offer Renewables Discount

13/04/2026

New draft legislation aims to strengthen Australia’s foreign resident capital gains tax regime while offering a temporary, targeted discount for renewable energy investments.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Finds Major AML Vulnerabilities at Foreign-Owned Banks

13/04/2026

AUSTRAC uncovers significant weaknesses in AML controls and reporting following two separate supervisory campaigns targeting foreign-owned banks.

Climate Risk

HKMA Outlines Good Practices for Climate Risk in Capital Planning

13/04/2026

The HKMA has shared guidance for authorised institutions on integrating climate-related risks into their internal capital adequacy assessment processes and planning.

Climate Risk

Vietnam Finalises Framework for International Carbon Credit Trading

11/04/2026

New government decree establishes rules for cross-border carbon credit transfers, including differentiated caps and a mandatory national registry to support climate goals.

Credit Risk

New Zealand FMA Flags Reporting Deficiencies Amid Global Uncertainty

11/04/2026

FMA identified recurring weaknesses in financial reporting, particularly in climate, credit loss, and impairment disclosures.

Cryptocurrency

Japan PM's Office Implicated in Memecoin Scandal, Contradicting Denials

11/04/2026

New allegations suggest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's office knew about a controversial memecoin using her name, contradicting her public statements.