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Structural Regulation

Korea to Ease FX Regulations for Foreign Banks

By Editors | 21/08/2026

The government will double the reporting threshold for foreign currency borrowing to at least USD 100 million as part of its financial hub ambitions.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Posts Record Profit, Advances Major Market Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2026

HKEX delivered record first-half profits while advancing key reforms in market settlement, listing rules, and its multi-asset growth strategy.

Supervision & Enforcement

Evergrande Founder Sentenced to Life in Prison for Financial Crimes

By Mark Johnston | 21/08/2026

Hui Ka Yan has been jailed for life and his companies fined over USD 2.3 billion for a raft of offences including large-scale fraud.

Capital Adequacy

Australia Unveils Sweeping Reforms to Superannuation System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2026

The government has announced a broad package of reforms aimed at strengthening consumer protections, regulating financial advice, and overhauling compensation schemes.

Payments & Settlements

RBNZ Proposes Overhaul of New Zealand’s Retail Payments System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2026

The RBNZ has launched a consultation to modernise the country's retail payment system, citing significant gaps and proposing major governance and infrastructure reforms.

Anti-Money Laundering

RUSI Paper Offers Guidance on Stopping DPRK Illicit Crypto Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2026

New paper details how North Korea launders stolen crypto and offers recommendations for regulators, FIs and VASPs.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Tightens Platform Rules to Combat Online Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2026

New codes require major platforms to verify advertisers, block unlicensed financial promotions and strengthen safeguards against scams.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong to Launch New Gold Trading System in 2027

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/08/2026

A new entity will launch a unified gold trading platform with pilot operations set for Q1 2027, aiming to modernise the market and connect with regulatory systems.

Climate Risk

China to Add Petrochemicals, Chemicals to National Carbon Market

By Mark Johnston | 19/08/2026

The expansion will bring 80 percent of the country's CO2 emissions under the world's largest emissions trading scheme, a senior official has confirmed.