Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Details Five-Year Plan, 'Finance+' Strategy to Boost IFC Status

16/06/2026

The government has initiated a public consultation on its inaugural five-year plan, outlining a shift to a more "catalytic role" to align with national strategy.

Market Abuse

ASIC Proposes New Regulatory Guide on Pre-hedging

16/06/2026

ASIC is seeking feedback on draft guidance clarifying its expectations for market participants engaging in pre-hedging, aligning with global standards.

Structural Regulation

Japan Finalises Bank Rule Changes on Investment Subsidiaries, Loan Trading

16/06/2026

The changes expand the scope for bank investment subsidiaries and clarify the accounting treatment for traded loans.

Tokenisation

Korea Signals Tokenised Stocks to Be Taxed as Securities

16/06/2026

The finance ministry has clarified its view that tokenised stocks are securities, paving the way for immediate taxation pending a final ruling from regulators.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASX Admits Misleading Market on CHESS, Agrees A$20.5M Penalty

15/06/2026

ASX has settled legal proceedings with ASIC over 2022 misleading statements about its CHESS replacement project.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Identifies 'Egregious' Backdoor Listing, Orders Trading Suspension

15/06/2026

HKEX has ruled that a consolidation by Minshang Creative Technology was a reverse takeover, and is ordering a trading suspension.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Gazettes Bill to Enhance Tax Regimes for Funds and Family Offices

15/06/2026

The bill expands eligible investments to include digital assets and private credit, and introduces new economic substance rules to attract investment and reinforce the city's hub status.

Cryptocurrency

Philippines Central Bank Sets New Rules for Crypto Asset Listings

15/06/2026

The BSP has detailed a new framework requiring VASPs to conduct robust due diligence before listing coins or tokens.

Operational Risk

HKMA Finalises Rules for New Consumer Credit Data-Sharing Regime

15/06/2026

The HKMA has finalised rules for its new credit data-sharing model, requiring banks to use multiple credit reference agencies and conduct annual switch-over drills to ensure operational resilience.