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Structural Regulation

ASIC Urges Coordinated Action to Bolster Australian Market Competitiveness

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2026

A new report commissioned by ASIC finds Australia risks being left behind as global peers rapidly adopt financial market innovations.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Australia's System Stress Test Reveals Bank-Superannuation Vulnerabilities

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2026

The inaugural test finds Australia’s financial system resilient but highlights concentration risks, mismatched assumptions, and the growing systemic role of superannuation funds.

Tokenisation

Hong Kong to Review Laws to Boost Tokenised Bond Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/07/2026

Authorities have clarified rules on DLT-based record-keeping for debentures and will now review legislation to further facilitate the issuance of tokenised bonds.

Structural Regulation

Japan Launches CFIUS-Style Body to Tighten Foreign Investment Screening

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2026

The new Japan Foreign Investment Committee will conduct cross-ministerial reviews of inbound deals, expanding scrutiny to protect critical technology and data.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia's 'Tranche 2' AML Reforms Targeting DNFBPs Go Live

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/07/2026

New laws bring lawyers, accountants and real estate agents into the AML/CTF regime, as Australia prepares for its upcoming FATF evaluation.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ESMA Grants Recognition to India's CCIL, Ending Regulatory Standoff

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2026

The recognition restores access for EU market participants after a years-long dispute over supervisory oversight was resolved by a new cooperation agreement.

Sustainable Finance

Vietnam Launches Domestic Carbon Exchange to Drive Net-Zero Goal

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2026

The emissions trading system begins a pilot phase until 2028, involving over 100 companies and establishing a key pillar of the country's green finance ecosystem.

Liquidity Risk

PBOC Debuts Overnight Repo to Manage Short-Term Liquidity

By Mark Johnston | 01/07/2026

PBOC has launched a new overnight liquidity tool, injecting CNY 300 billion but surprising markets by not disclosing the rate.

Structural Regulation

Firms Increasingly Plan Expansion in APAC, but Selectively, ASIFMA Finds

By Manesh Samtani | 30/06/2026

New report finds two-thirds of firms plan to expand in APAC, prioritising markets with regulatory clarity and established infrastructure.