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Structural Regulation

China Tightens Grip on Hong Kong IPOs, Pushes 'Red-Chips' to Restructure

By Mark Johnston | 19/03/2026

The CSRC is discouraging overseas-incorporated firms from listing in Hong Kong, citing compliance risks and capital flight concerns.

Liquidity Risk

RBNZ Finalises Changes to Liquidity Management Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/03/2026

The RBNZ will introduce weekly full-allotment OMOs from 2026 and has decided on a composition-based fee for its new liquidity facility.

Trading & Investment

South Korea Delays Launch of Extended Stock Trading Hours

By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

Korea Exchange has postponed its new pre- and after-market sessions to September following industry calls for more system testing.

Capital Adequacy

ASIC Proposes Tougher Capital Rules for Fund Managers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2026

ASIC has launched a consultation to increase net tangible asset requirements for responsible entities, citing recent scheme collapses and market changes.

Cybersecurity

China's NIFA Issues Security Alert on 'Openclaw' AI Agent

By Mark Johnston | 18/03/2026

China's internet finance body has warned firms and consumers about financial loss, data compliance, and fraud risks from the popular open-source AI tool.

Custody & Infrastructure

Australia Senate Panel Endorses Bill on Digital Assets Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026

A parliamentary committee has recommended passing a landmark crypto bill, but the opposition wants a two-year review and action on 'debanking'.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

INTERPOL Calls for APAC Regulatory Overhaul as AI-Driven Fraud Surges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026

New report details growing threat from 'Fraud-as-a-Service' and calls for updated KYC/AML rules for virtual asset service providers.

Anti-Money Laundering

KoFIU Imposes Six-Month Suspension, KRW 36.8 Billion Fine on Bithumb

By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2026

The crypto exchange was penalised for millions of AML breaches, including transactions with unregistered overseas virtual asset service providers.

Liquidity Risk

APRA to Consult on Amendments to Capital and Liquidity Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026

APRA plans to tighten liquidity rules for authorised deposit-taking institutions, citing global risks, while recalibrating capital settings to support investment.