Bank of Japan minutes: some members said consumer prices are showing signs of rising, reflecting higher import costs.

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) signed a memorandum of understanding expanding cooperation beyond listed-entity financial reporting and related audits. The MoU covers financial and compliance reporting — and related audit and assurance work by auditors — for licensed corporations, SFC-licensed virtual asset service providers, SFC-authorised funds and registered open-ended fund companies. It also establishes a comprehensive framework for information sharing, case referrals, mutual assistance, and coordinated inspections and investigations on matters of mutual regulatory concern.

China stock index futures most-active contracts at the morning close: CSI 300 (IF) -2.49%, SSE 50 (IH) -1.68%, CSI 500 (IC) -3.37%, CSI 1000 (IM) -4.02%.