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Structural Regulation

ASX Agrees Revised Transformation Plan With ASIC and RBA

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2026

ASX has secured regulatory approval for a revised transformation plan aimed at addressing significant risk and governance failings.

Structural Regulation

HKEX to Overhaul Board Lot Framework to Boost Market Access

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2026

The exchange will standardise board lot sizes and introduce new value thresholds in a phased rollout designed to improve market efficiency and accessibility.

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.