The Hong Kong Monetary Authority just adjusted its base rate following policy moves by the US Fed. Here's what it means for Asia-Pacific banks, market actors, and compliance leads across key sectors.

1️⃣ Hong Kong Monetary Authority — Base Rate Adjustment
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority set an immediate base rate adjustment after the US Fed FOMC meeting.
This monetary action hits licensed banks, financial firms, and commercial lenders operating in Hong Kong.
Covered banks must update internal base rate models, check funding costs, and review interest rate risk plans now.

2️⃣ Securities and Futures Commission — Prosecution for Noncompliance
The Securities and Futures Commission set a pre-trial review for criminal charges over noncompliance with official notices in market manipulation cases.
This enforcement move hits market actors, company directors, and legal compliance officers under investigation for market misconduct.
Targeted firms must review inquiry protocols, cooperate fully, and answer official demands to avoid criminal prosecution.

3️⃣ Reserve Bank of India — Cancellation of NBFC Registrations
The Reserve Bank of India cancelled the Certificate of Registration for five non-banking financial companies due to statutory non-compliance.
This central bank action hits non-banking financial firms, shadow banks, and credit providers operating across India.
Affected firms must stop non-banking operations at once, inform clients, and start an orderly wind-down process.

4️⃣ Jabatan Perlindungan Data Peribadi — Personal Data Platform Tender
Malaysia's data protection body issued a public tender to build the MyPDP platform supporting recent Act 709 amendments.
This procurement notice hits data controllers, business owners, and tech vendors handling personal data in Malaysia.
Firms should track procurement steps, check system readiness, and prepare data architecture for future portal integration.

5️⃣ State Securities Commission — Covered Warrant Approval
The State Securities Commission of Vietnam granted a registration certificate to ACB Securities for covered warrant issuance to the public.
This licensing decision hits securities brokerages, market underwriters, and equity warrant investors in Vietnam.
Market participants must ensure offering prospectuses, marketing materials, and risk disclosures comply strictly with securities laws.

Full analysis in the attached RegNext Daily Asia-Pacific Radar carousel.

— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Asia-Pacific Radar · Thursday 17 Sep 2026
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