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Structural Regulation

China Proposes Stricter Rules for Private Fund Fundraising

By Manesh Samtani | 08/09/2026

The draft rules raise investor entry thresholds, mandate look-through supervision, and introduce stricter compliance duties for fund managers and sales agents.

Reporting & Disclosures

HKMA Consults on Expansion of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/09/2026

The HKMA has launched a consultation on Phase 2B of its taxonomy, introducing transition pathways and a new adaptation framework.

Tokenisation

Korea Finalises Policy Roadmap for Introducing Security Tokens

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/09/2026

Regulators have detailed a three-phase plan for tokenising traditional assets, setting new investor protection rules and technical standards for platforms.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI and ESMA Sign New Pact on CCP Oversight

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/09/2026

The agreement restores a path for Indian central counterparties to be recognised in the EU, following over two years of talks.

Structural Regulation

NYSE and KRX to Cooperate on Market Structure Reforms

By Editors | 07/09/2026

The two exchanges have signed an agreement to collaborate on market modernisation, including a shorter settlement cycle and longer trading hours, to enhance global investor access.

Cybersecurity

Korea Further Eases Network Separation Rules to Expand AI Security Pilot

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/09/2026

The pilot is being expanded to include smaller financial firms and e-finance providers, allowing them to use AI for security testing.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan Mandates IFRS Sustainability Reporting for Asset Managers

By Editors | 07/09/2026

The new rules mandate a phased rollout requiring securities investment trust enterprises to adopt IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, starting with the largest firms from 2027.

AI Risk & Governance

Hong Kong SFC Considers New Guidance for Agentic AI

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/09/2026

The SFC is mulling new guidance for firms on agentic AI, while also planning to expand the use of RMB-denominated assets as collateral by year-end.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Australia Unveils National Strategy to Drive Financial Innovation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2026

The government has launched a new plan to modernise financial regulation, enhance industry collaboration, and support the development of new technologies.