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OPINIONS & ANALYSIS

European-US Divergence Upsets APAC SA-CCR Plans

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

Regulatory fragmentation on counterparty credit risk rules raises questions in APAC over capital and competitiveness.

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?

FEATURES

Global Banks Emphasise Regulator Dialogue in Agentic AI Rollouts

FIs are prioritising strict guardrails, data governance, and proactive regulatory engagement as they transition from AI experimentation to agentic workflows.

Manesh Samtani

01 Oct 2026•3 min read

MAS Appoints Third Batch of Asset Managers Under Equity Market Programme

MAS has appointed five more asset managers under its Equity Market Development Programme and introduced a market making grant for small and mid-cap stocks.

Nithya Subramanian

30 Sep 2026•3 min read

Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2026 – Shortlist Announced

Regulation Asia announces the shortlisted firms in each category for the 9th Annual Awards for Excellence.

Editors

28 Sep 2026•6 min read

ASEAN Proposes Anti-Scam Code As Regional Crackdown Intensifies

Singapore has proposed a new ASEAN code of practice for online platforms to combat a global scam epidemic that cost an estimated USD 442 billion in 2025.

Manesh Samtani

25 Sep 2026•4 min read

SFC Unveils Strategic Action Plan for Capital Markets

The SFC has outlined a comprehensive roadmap to expand offshore RMB offerings, enhance market connectivity, and streamline regulations.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

24 Sep 2026•3 min read

HKMA Issues New Transition Planning Guidance for Banks

The HKMA has released a new supervisory module to help banks manage net-zero transition risks.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

23 Sep 2026•3 min read

HKEX Proposes Reforms to Post-Listing Framework

HKEX is consulting on relaxing post-listing rules for corporate transactions, connected transactions, and spin-offs.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

22 Sep 2026•4 min read

China Updates AI Safety Framework to Address Agentic Risks

China's cybersecurity standards committee has released an updated AI safety governance framework and lifecycle security guidelines for application developers.

Mark Johnston

21 Sep 2026•2 min read

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