Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong Sets 16 November Launch Date for Paperless Securities Regime

31/03/2026

The new uncertificated securities market regime will introduce a paperless option for share ownership, aiming to boost efficiency and modernise the city's financial infrastructure.

Structural Regulation

Latest Global Financial Hub Ranking Highlights Importance of Regulatory Certainty

31/03/2026

The latest index reveals a tight race at the top, with Asian centres gaining ground and a clear global demand for predictable regulation.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Faces Legal Challenge Over Director Term Limits

30/03/2026

The SEC is defending its new nine-year tenure limit for independent directors after a court challenge from broadcaster GMA Network.

Cryptocurrency

HashKey Launches ETH Staking for Retail and Institutional Clients in Hong Kong

30/03/2026

This is the first time an independent node model for staking has been introduced on a licenced trading platform in Hong Kong.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong and Malaysia Exchanges Deepen Ties with Five-Point Pact

30/03/2026

The agreement between HKEX and Bursa Malaysia outlines five areas of cooperation, including a framework for dual listings, Shariah-compliant products, and carbon markets.

Anti-Money Laundering

Hong Kong Charges 10 More in HKD 1.6 Billion JPEX Crypto Case

30/03/2026

The individuals face money laundering charges and have been remanded in custody as the city-wide investigation into the platform continues.

AI Risk & Governance

HKMA Issues Guidance for Alternative Data Use in Banking

30/03/2026

The new guidelines focus on governance, transparency, data quality, and privacy to protect consumers as banks increase the use of non-traditional data.

Structural Regulation

Australia Drafts Rules to Curb Super Fund Advertising

30/03/2026

The proposed regulations detail strict disclosure and display rules to prevent employers and software providers from unduly influencing new employees' fund choices.

Supervision & Enforcement

Australian Court Fines Binance Unit for Misclassifying Retail Customers

30/03/2026

The penalty follows the misclassification of hundreds of retail clients as 'wholesale', leading to millions in losses on high-risk crypto derivatives.