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OPINIONS & ANALYSIS

Digital-First Firms Face Mounting Pressure as Scam Liability Shifts in APAC

by Manesh Samtani

As Asia-Pacific regulators impose stricter scam prevention and reimbursement rules, digital-first financial institutions must leverage technology to bridge resource gaps.

When Australia’s Banks Could Hold More Government Debt, They Bought Less

by Philip Keller

Australia’s liquidity rules show how eligible-asset choices shape demand. Stablecoin reserve rules raise a related question: who controls the assets and income behind digital money?

Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Ambitions Hinge on Cross-border Cooperation

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

Questions remain over how Asian regulators would coordinate supervision and respond to an issuer failure.

Granular Data Shift Raises the Stakes for Banks’ Data and Technology Architecture

by Bradley Maclean

Meeting the demand for granular and explainable data requires transitioning from tactical reporting fixes to integrated, intelligent architecture, participants heard at Regnology's RegInsights event.

FEATURES

China Halts IPOs and Ramps Up Liquidity to Prop Up Stock Market

Chinese regulators have paused IPOs, eased buyback rules, and expanded central bank liquidity tools to stabilise markets following a severe October sell-off.

Mark Johnston

04 Nov 2026•3 min read

HKMA Launches Project SAGE to Regulate Agentic Finance

The HKMA has introduced a new initiative and expert group to establish governance frameworks for agentic AI.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

03 Nov 2026•3 min read

FATF Launches Targeted Virtual Asset Review; Warns Vietnam on AML Progress

The FATF has retained Vietnam on its grey list and announced new initiatives targeting scam compounds and uneven virtual asset regulation.

Manesh Samtani

02 Nov 2026•4 min read

HKEX Expands Integrated Fund Platform with Nominee Services

HKEX has launched the final operational phase of its integrated fund platform, enabling centralised fund distribution workflows.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

01 Nov 2026•3 min read

Singapore Proposes Corporate Governance Overhaul to Boost Board Quality

The proposals include a five-directorship cap, stronger board independence requirements and expanded disclosures on capital management, risk and remuneration.

Nithya Subramanian

28 Oct 2026•3 min read

SFC Authorises Secondary Trading in Tokenised Public Funds

The SFC has authorised the world's first round-the-clock secondary trading of tokenised public funds on a licensed virtual asset platform.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

27 Oct 2026•3 min read

Malaysia, Thailand Central Banks Join Singapore's BLOOM Initiative

BMN and BOT will work on common approaches to cross-border digital money, including tokenised bank liabilities and regulated stablecoins.

Nithya Subramanian

26 Oct 2026•2 min read

China Announces Liquidity Backstop for Non-Banks Alongside Forex and ETF Reforms

Chinese regulators have announced a suite of measures including a new liquidity tool for non-bank institutions, expanded foreign exchange access, and active ETF approvals.

Mark Johnston

20 Oct 2026•4 min read

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