HKMA Proposes to Overhaul Supervisory Guidance on Stress Testing

The proposed update incorporates lessons from recent global crises, adding focus on liquidity risk, climate change, cryptoassets, and board accountability.

30 Aug 2025•2 min read

ASIC Proposes Rule Revamp to Enhance Algo Trading Oversight

ASIC proposes defining ‘trading algorithms’, mandatory testing, real-time monitoring and harmonised rules for securities and futures markets.

Manesh Samtani

28 Aug 2025•2 min read

Draft Virtual Asset Law Awaiting Review in Taiwan Legislative Body

The draft law will establish binding requirements for digital-asset operators and stablecoin issuers. One bank is exploring TWD stablecoin issuance.

Editors

30 Aug 2025•2 min read

Wolfsberg Group Publishes Three-Pillar Framework for Effective Monitoring

Wolfsberg is calling on financial institutions to move from legacy transaction screening to AI-enabled models with tailored governance.

Manesh Samtani

30 Aug 2025•3 min read

HKMA Adds 'Deepfake' Guidance to E-Banking Security Framework

The HKMA has expanded its e-banking security framework, adding a new component to tackle deepfake risks and detailing specific verification and customer education practices.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

27 Aug 2025•3 min read

FATF Flags Rising Terror Finance Risks via Crypto, Social Media

FATF president flags growing use of virtual assets and social media for terror financing, calls for stronger global implementation of CFT rules.

Manesh Samtani

28 Aug 2025•2 min read

OJK Indonesia Rolls Out New System to Streamline Licensing Process

From 1 September, OJK’s integrated SPRINT platform cuts steps and boosts digital checks for insurers, pension funds, lenders and venture capital.

Editors

28 Aug 2025•2 min read

Hong Kong to Create Mainland Data Flow Mechanism in AI Push

Financial Secretary Paul Chan has announced plans for secure cross-border data transfer as HKIC launches new AI talent initiatives.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

30 Aug 2025•3 min read