Trending

Credit Risk

Australia Private Credit Forms Association Under Heightened ASIC Scrutiny

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/09/2026

The Australian private credit sector is establishing a new industry association to improve transparency as regulatory scrutiny and market stress intensify.

AI Risk & Governance

US and China Establish AI Communication Channel and Trade Board

By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2026

The US and China have agreed to launch a bilateral AI dialogue and reduce tariffs on selected goods.

Structural Regulation

SFC and AFRC Expand Regulatory Cooperation Under New MoU

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/09/2026

The SFC and the AFRC have signed a new agreement extending their joint oversight to licensed firms, funds, and virtual asset providers.

Structural Regulation

South Korea Weighs HFT Regulations to Curb Market Volatility

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/09/2026

The FSC is preparing new rules for high-frequency trading and leveraged investments to stabilise the domestic stock market.

Clearing & Post-Trade

China to Expand Swap Connect With Standardised Derivatives

By Mark Johnston | 28/09/2026

China plans to add two onshore interest-rate derivatives to the Swap Connect scheme by 2028, expanding foreign market access.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Clearing Houses to Accept Chinese Bonds as Margin Collateral

By Editors | 28/09/2026

Hong Kong’s derivatives clearing houses plan to accept onshore and offshore Chinese government bonds as non-cash collateral from November 2026.

Trading & Investment

SFC Confirms HKEX Plans to Consult on Extended Stock Trading Hours

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/09/2026

The SFC has confirmed that HKEX will consult stakeholders on extending trading hours, potentially scrapping its lunch break to align with global markets.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Crypto Firm Bitget Suffers $387M Hack Linked to North Korea

By Editors | 28/09/2026

Crypto exchange Bitget suspended withdrawals following a $387.5 million security breach suspected to involve North Korean hackers.

Tokenisation

HKMA Pushes Digital and Yuan Initiatives Under Fixed Income Roadmap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/09/2026

Hong Kong regulators have outlined new measures to modernise the city's bond market, expand offshore yuan liquidity, and launch digital asset platforms.