Markets & Infrastructure

Operational Risk

APRA Imposes New Licence Conditions on HUB24 Super Trustee

By Editors | 01/06/2026

The regulator has acted against HTFS Nominees over significant governance and conflict of interest failings, signalling a wider industry crackdown.

Trading & Investment

Shanghai Stock Exchange Actively Promoting China-Brazil ETF Link

By Editors | 01/06/2026

The SSE marked the scheme's first anniversary by highlighting investment opportunities and plans to expand cross-border product offerings under regulatory guidance.

Data Privacy

Kiwibank Launches Open Banking Ahead of Regulatory Deadline

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/06/2026

New Zealand's Kiwibank has rolled out open banking services for all customers, six months ahead of its regulatory deadline under the country's new data sharing regime.

Structural Regulation

E Fund First to Win Licence Under New Macau Fund Law

By Mark Johnston | 01/06/2026

The Chinese asset manager will establish a subsidiary, signalling Macau’s push to modernise its financial sector and deepen ties with the Greater Bay Area.

Structural Regulation

Japan Enacts Law for CFIUS-Style Foreign Investment Screening

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/06/2026

The revised law creates a cross-ministerial panel and expands the scope of deals subject to national security reviews.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Targets Central Asian Firms for Dual Listings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/06/2026

Hong Kong is actively promoting its deep liquidity and fundraising capabilities to companies in Central Asia, eyeing opportunities in dual listings and the burgeoning Dim Sum bond market.

Payments & Settlements

India Launches Unified Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets

By Editors | 01/06/2026

The new platform aims to help citizens trace unclaimed bank deposits, insurance policies, shares, and mutual funds across the financial system.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong to Establish International Court for Cross-Border Disputes

By Editors | 01/06/2026

Hong Kong’s judiciary has announced plans to create a specialist court to handle complex, high-value cross-border disputes, aiming to bolster the city's legal hub status.

Payments & Settlements

BIS Unveils Blueprint for Cross-Border Open Finance Interoperability

By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2026

Project Aperta demonstrates a new model for linking domestic open finance networks, with key implications for SME banking, trade finance, and future regulatory policy.