Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Investment Visa Scheme Draws HK$95 Billion in Applications

04/03/2026

The residency programme has attracted nearly 3,200 applicants in two years, prompting officials to ease rules to provide investors with greater flexibility.

Stablecoins

HSBC Signals Intent to Engage with HK Stablecoin Regime - Reports

04/03/2026

HSBC has praised the city’s “sound regulatory environment” and confirmed it is in active discussions with the HKMA.

Liquidity Risk

HKEX’s OTC Clear Hikes Margin Add-ons for Large OTC Derivatives

04/03/2026

The revisions, effective 9 March, introduce significantly higher liquidity risk multipliers for specific interest rate and currency products to cover liquidation risk.

Stablecoins

Australia: Issuer of AUDC Stablecoin Secures AFS Licence

04/03/2026

The licence positions the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin within the formal payments system ahead of expected digital asset legislation.

Custody & Infrastructure

Hong Kong and Shanghai to Build Blockchain Trade Finance Platform

03/03/2026

The initiative aims to digitise the US$1.5 trillion cargo finance market by linking mainland trade data with global financial systems.

Market Abuse

China's Top Court Details Plans for Tackling Crypto, Market Abuse Cases

03/03/2026

The plan is part of five key judicial tasks for 2026, as courts handled financial cases worth CNY 59.5 trillion last year.

Market Abuse

Global Banks Tap AI for Trader Surveillance, Nomura Explores Joint Model

03/03/2026

The move signals a shift from rules-based algorithms to autonomous systems for flagging potential misconduct.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan FSC Flags Governance, Transparency Gaps in ESG Review

03/03/2026

The FSC’s third annual review found common weaknesses in governance, transparency, and environmental protection across all financial sectors.

Stablecoins

Japan's SBI Holdings and Startale to Launch Yen Stablecoin in Q2

03/03/2026

The JPYSC stablecoin will be issued by a licensed trust bank under Japan's new rules for electronic payment instruments.