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ASIC Issues Update On Compliance With The Financial Adviser Qualifications Standard

Date 02/07/2026

ASIC has today announced the outcome of a review of records on the Financial Advisers Register (FAR) relating to compliance with the qualifications standard that took effect on 1 January 2026.

"Strengthening Risk Resilience In A Complex Landscape" - Keynote Address By Mr Lim Cheng Khai, Executive Director, Financial Markets Development Department, Monetary Authority Of Singapore, At The Asia Pacific Captive Forum 2026 On 2 July 2026

Date 02/07/2026

This forum builds on the formation of the Singapore Captive Insurance Association (SCIA), which brings captive owners together to connect, share experiences, and strengthen the ecosystem.

Stablecoins: Press Conference By KATAYAMA Satsuki, Japan Minister Of Finance And Minister Of State For Financial Services

Date 02/07/2026

Q.

On the 24th, the SBI Group announced the issuance of Japan’s first trust-type stablecoin. At the same time, in order for stablecoins to be used more broadly going forward, there are areas where the treatment and development of relevant laws and regulations, including the tax system, will need to be addressed. Could you share your view on the issuance and, as the minister responsible, your thoughts on future responses and the development of the relevant institutional framework?

Hong Kong’s AUM Grew 20% To Record High: Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission's 2025 Survey On Asset And Wealth Management

Date 02/07/2026

Hong Kong delivered a standout year as a leading global asset and wealth management hub in 2025, as total assets under management (AUM) jumped 20% year-on-year (YoY) to a record high of $42.2 trillion (US$5.4 trillion), according to the Securities and Futures Commission's (SFC) Asset and Wealth Management Activities Survey 2025 published today.

AI: Press Conference By KATAYAMA Satsuki, Japan Minister Of Finance And Minister Of State For Financial Services

Date 02/07/2026

[Opening remarks:]

Minister)

First, I met with an Alphabet executive, Hiroshi Lockheimer. He speaks Japanese extremely well and has roots in Japan. I understand that, at that level in this field, there may be only one person of Japanese background even in Silicon Valley. Alphabet is currently developing CodeMender, a frontier AI product that not only detects vulnerabilities but also writes patches and automates the process through remediation. The company plans to make it generally available worldwide at the end of July. Google has been operating in Japan for 25 years, and its representatives said they would very much like to support the Japanese government. 

ASX ETF Market Reaches Record Year Milestone

Date 02/07/2026

ASX has recorded a milestone year for exchange traded fund (ETF) listings, with 72 new ETFs added in FY26, the highest on record and well above the 50 listings in FY25. The result cements ASX’s position as Australia’s leading ETF market and reflects sustained growth in both issuer activity and investor demand.

Tokyo Stock Exchange Surveys Institutional Investors On Companies Demonstrating Meaningful Progress (Reissued)

Date 02/07/2026

Since June 12, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) has been conducting a survey of domestic and overseas institutional investors regarding companies demonstrating meaningful progress in the area of management that is conscious of cost of capital and stock price.

ASIC Launches Refreshed Companies Search Service

Date 02/07/2026

Customers can opt to use improved companies and organisations register search service.

Federal Reserve Issues Initial Findings From Its 2025 Triennial Payments Study

Date 01/07/2026

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday issued initial findings from its 2025 triennial payments study. The information shows how consumers and businesses chose to make noncash payments, using different types of cards, ACH payments, and checks.

MIAX Exchange Group - Options Markets - Listing Of Monday And Wednesday Weekly Expirations For Qualified Securities For Q3 2026

Date 01/07/2026

As previously announced in the January 20, 2026 Alert, the MIAX Options Exchanges filed with the SEC to amend the Short Term Option Series Program of each exchange to permit the listing of up to two Monday and Wednesday expirations for options on certain individual stocks or Exchange-Traded Fund ("ETF") Shares (“Qualifying Securities”).