Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Gazettes Commencement Notice for Paperless Securities Regime

By Editors | 01/05/2026

The commencement notice formalises 16 November 2026 as the launch date for Hong Kong's uncertificated securities market.

Credit Risk

South Korea Expands Scrutiny of Private Credit Exposures at FIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026

The FSS is reportedly widening its review of overseas private credit investments to include all financial sectors amid global concerns over the asset class.

Structural Regulation

ASX Appoints Interim CEO as Part of Closely-Watched Leadership Transition

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2026

ASX named its markets and listings head as interim chief while the board continues its global search for a permanent replacement for Helen Lofthouse.

Trading & Investment

Pakistan Regulator Unveils Roadmap to Revive ETF Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026

The SECP has approved new rules allowing asset managers to sell ETFs directly and permitting brokers to launch their own products.

Structural Regulation

China Targets Firms Using Financial Labels Without a Licence

By Editors | 01/05/2026

Regulators have begun publicly naming companies using restricted financial terms, ordering them to amend registrations or deregister as part of a broader crackdown.

Operational Risk

Philippines SEC Sets New Direction for Digital Lending Oversight

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2026

The regulator is advancing a preventive framework through proposed new guidelines to address rising consumer complaints and structural risks in the digital credit market.

Structural Regulation

RBNZ Overhauls Monetary Policy Committee Charter to Boost Transparency

By Editors | 01/05/2026

New rules effective 30 April 2026 will introduce attributed voting records and stricter communication protocols for monetary policy committee members.

Trading & Investment

China Policy, Financial Links Now Key to RMB Growth: BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2026

New paper finds policy tools like investor licences are more effective than trade for promoting the renminbi's global use.

Cybersecurity

New Zealand FMA Releases Data Revealing Digital Surge in Advice Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2026

Regulatory returns data released by the FMA shows a 10 percent rise in financial advice providers and a 90 percent jump in the number of clients receiving digital advice.