Structural Regulation

Baidu Completes Conversion of Hong Kong Listing to Dual-Primary

03/09/2026

The move makes Baidu eligible for inclusion in Stock Connect, giving mainland investors direct access to its shares.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Launches Electronic Platform to Automate FX Market

03/09/2026

The new FXM module mandates electronic trading and introduces a multi-session daily reporting regime to enhance transparency and reference rate calculation.

Trading & Investment

JPX and JEPX Launch Phase 2 of Electricity Spot-Futures Link

03/09/2026

The new one-stop service aims to simplify operations for energy utilities and encourage the wider adoption of hedge accounting.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSS Korea to Probe Mirae Over Retail Sales of SpaceX Shares

03/09/2026

The inspection will focus on whether the brokerage improperly encouraged retail clients to register as professional investors for the controversial share sale.

Structural Regulation

Korea Exchange and NYSE to Sign MOU on Market Reforms

03/09/2026

The agreement will focus on sharing expertise on extending trading hours and moving to a T+1 settlement cycle, key reforms for the Korean market.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia Probes Western Union Over AML/CTF Compliance

03/09/2026

AUSTRAC is investigating Western Union over concerns about its management of high-risk payments and customers.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Taiwanese Authorities Report 70pc Drop in Fraud Losses

03/09/2026

Taiwanese authorities have reinforced their joint defence against fraud, launching a new public awareness campaign.

Payments & Settlements

India’s UPI Enters Uzbekistan in Cross-Border Payments Pact

03/09/2026

The move allows Indian travellers to make QR code payments, marking the payment system’s 11th international market and deepening bilateral digital infrastructure ties.

Anti-Money Laundering

UK Executive Avoids Prison in 'Singapore Solution' Tax Case

03/09/2026

A UK national has avoided prison after pleading guilty for his role in a USD 60 million tax evasion scheme involving entities in Singapore and Hong Kong.