Structural Regulation

ASIC Consults on Overhaul of FMI Regulatory Guides

21/04/2026

ASIC is seeking feedback on updated guidance for market operators, trade repositories, and benchmark administrators.

Sustainable Finance

HKIMR Outlines Hong Kong's Path to Become Transition Finance Hub

21/04/2026

A new report from the HKMA’s research arm outlines five key policy considerations to scale transition finance, following a global industry survey.

Tokenisation

SFC Unveils Framework for Secondary Trading of Tokenised Funds

21/04/2026

The new pilot framework allows SFC-authorised tokenised investment products to be traded on licensed crypto platforms, expanding retail investor access.

DeFi & Web3

Prediction Markets May Constitute Illegal Gambling, HK Regulator Warns

21/04/2026

The SFC’s investor education arm has stated that prediction market trading is not protected by securities law and may be illegal.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Links Derivatives Clearing to HKMA Settlement System

21/04/2026

The move will see HKEX's options and futures clearing houses sweep cash balances intra-day to new accounts at the HKMA.

Supervision & Enforcement

Australian Firms and Directors to Pay AUD 7 Million for Credit Act Breaches

20/04/2026

The Federal Court of Australia has penalised two financial firms and their directors for operating a lending model designed to bypass consumer credit laws.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Fintech FNZ Facing USD 4.6 Billion Class Action in New Zealand

20/04/2026

Hundreds of employee shareholders are suing the global fintech giant in a New Zealand court, alleging fundraising deals unfairly diluted their holdings.

Custody & Infrastructure

ASIC Details 18-Month Roadmap for Digital Asset Licensing Regime

20/04/2026

ASIC has published its implementation timeline for bringing digital asset and custody platforms under the financial services licensing framework from April 2027.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia: Law Society of NSW Unveils AML Guide for Small Law Firms

20/04/2026

The guide aims to help smaller practices in New South Wales comply with Australia's incoming 'Tranche 2' AML reforms, effective 1 July 2026.