On March 5, 2026, the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") led discussions among Asia-Pacific securities regulators to build consensus on addressing capital market issues and enhancing regional resilience. Key points include strengthening cross-border partnerships, embracing technology responsibly, and tackling online scams and digital finance challenges.
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On March 5, 2026, the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") initiated a comprehensive dialogue among Asia-Pacific securities regulators under the auspices of the International Organization of Securities Commissions ("IOSCO") to establish a common vision for addressing capital market challenges. The meeting, chaired by the SFC's CEO, Ms. Julia Leung, convened in Sydney, Australia, and explored various issues impacting both public and private markets, as well as the regional supervisory and enforcement priorities.
Preceding the main committee meeting, senior SFC executives participated in the APRC Enforcement Directors’ Meeting and the Supervisory Directors’ Meeting, sharing insights and best practices related to regulatory and technological challenges. During the EU-Asia Pacific Regulatory Forum, co-chaired by Ms. Leung and Ms. Alexandra Jour-Schroeder, Deputy Director-General, DG FISMA of the European Commission, regulators discussed the modernization of regulatory frameworks to enhance market efficiency while promoting sustainable finance and adapting to rapid technological advancements.
In her keynote speech at the EU-Asia Financial Services Dialogue of ASIFMA's Annual Conference, Ms. Leung emphasized the importance of fortifying market resilience by expanding regional markets, adopting technology responsibly, and fostering cross-border partnerships to ensure smooth capital flows. She underscored the necessity of regional cooperation in combating common challenges such as online scams and digital financial transformations, and stressed the proactive approach to resilience, not just as a defensive measure, but as a strategic foundation for building sustainable, interconnected market systems.
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