HKMA Finalises Prudential Rules for Banks' Crypto Exposures

The new framework, effective from January 2026, implements Basel standards and sets out detailed capital, liquidity and risk management requirements.

Manesh Samtani

23 Dec 2025•4 min read

RBI Approves Risk-based Deposit Insurance Framework for Banks

The new framework will link insurance premiums to a bank's risk profile, moving away from the current flat-rate system.

Manesh Samtani

23 Dec 2025•2 min read

Chinese Exchanges Finalise Foreign Access Rules for Bond Repo Market

New regulations detail the operational framework, access channels, and compliance duties for overseas institutions participating in exchange-traded repo business.

Manesh Samtani

23 Dec 2025•3 min read

Interpol Convenes Asian Nations to Forge Anti-Scam Centre Strategy

A five-day meeting brought together Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines to learn from regional experts and develop national strategies against fraud.

Manesh Samtani

23 Dec 2025•3 min read

Malaysia Central Bank Mulls Operational Resilience Overhaul for FIs

BNM has launched a consultation on a new resilience-first approach, citing rising digital and third-party risks.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

23 Dec 2025•3 min read

UK Unveils Crypto Rules, Challenging APAC Hubs for Global Dominance

The new regime creates a formal pathway for global firms to enter the UK, positioning London against centres like Singapore and Hong Kong.

Manesh Samtani

23 Dec 2025•2 min read

HKEX Proposes Board Lot Overhaul to Boost Liquidity, Lower Entry Costs

Consultation proposes standardising board lot units, halving the minimum value, and introducing a new cap to improve market efficiency.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

19 Dec 2025•3 min read

Singapore, Vietnam Target Q1 2026 for Launch of QR Payment Link

The cross-border payment initiative between Singapore's NETS and Vietnam's NAPAS is currently in a pilot phase with two Vietnamese banks.

Manesh Samtani

23 Dec 2025•1 min read