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OPINIONS & ANALYSIS

Hong Kong’s Hedge Fund Sector Regains Ground

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

Tax reforms, stronger equity-market activity and renewed interest in China strategies are boosting Hong Kong’s appeal while Singapore remains a strong alternative for managers seeking stability and diversification.

HKMA Plots Collaborative Path for GDR 3.0 Transformation

by Manesh Samtani

Regulators and banking leaders at a roundtable hosted by Regulation Asia and Nasdaq discussed strategic opportunities and operational hurdles of the GDR 3.0 initiative.

Australia’s Banks Face the Climate Lending Test

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

With Australia’s banking reporting cycle just beginning, how do climate commitments translate into individual lending decisions?

Korea’s Leveraged ETF Rout Turns AI Concentration Into a Supervisory Test

by Bradley Maclean

A sell-off in chip stocks has become something larger: a test of whether regulators can stop retail leverage from turning a popular investment theme into a market risk problem.

FEATURES

Hong Kong Unveils First Five-Year Plan Alongside 2026 Policy Address

Chief Executive John Lee has announced a comprehensive economic blueprint targeting financial market expansion, gold trading, and AI governance.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

17 Sep 2026•6 min read

CSRC Finalises Rule Changes for Futures Firms to Curb Risk

The new measures, effective January 2027, introduce tiered capital requirements, stricter ownership limits, and new governance standards for futures firms.

Mark Johnston

17 Sep 2026•3 min read

Korea Exchange Launches After-Market Trading Session

The new four-hour session aims to enhance investor access and market competitiveness, though exchange-traded funds and notes are excluded.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

15 Sep 2026•3 min read

China’s Regulators Detail Five-Year Plan to Build ‘Financial Powerhouse’

Top officials have detailed plans for monetary policy reform, stricter supervision, and deeper capital market opening under the country's 15th Five-Year Plan.

Mark Johnston

11 Sep 2026•3 min read

FATF Issues New Guidance on Gaming and Gambling Risks

The FATF has detailed evolving illicit finance risks and red flag indicators for the gaming and gambling sectors.

Manesh Samtani

10 Sep 2026•4 min read

MAS Finalises New Rules on Related Party Transactions for Banks

The new framework expands the definition of related parties, tightens exclusions, and consolidates exposure limits to enhance oversight and align with global standards.

Nithya Subramanian

07 Sep 2026•4 min read

FATF Warns of 'Digital Hawala' and Professional ML Networks

New report details the evolution of underground banking, highlighting increasing digitalisation, integration with the formal financial system, and specific risks for APAC.

Manesh Samtani

04 Sep 2026•4 min read