Manulife Becomes First Insurer to Redomicile Using New Hong Kong Law

15/12/2025

The insurer has completed its move from Bermuda, becoming the first to use a new law simplifying corporate re-domiciliation.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Amends Insurer Capital Rules for Offshore Units

15/12/2025

Regulators have updated capital adequacy requirements for insurers applying for international business unit licences to align with a new solvency framework launching in 2026.

Fintech / Regtech

Swift, HSBC and Ant Pilot Tokenised Deposits for Cross-border Payments

15/12/2025

The proof of concept used the ISO 20022 standard over Swift's network to address interoperability and compliance challenges for digital assets.

Capital / Liquidity

BIS Paper Urges Coordinated Solvency Tests for Emergency Liquidity

15/12/2025

A new brief highlights divergent approaches in Asia and calls for consistency between liquidity support and resolution frameworks.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Guide Bank Lending, Deepen Capital Market Reform in 2026

13/12/2025

Beijing signals proactive fiscal and monetary policy while tasking financial institutions with supporting key sectors and managing property risks.

Enforcement

China Banker's 10-Year Sentence Signals Heightened Risk for SOEs

12/12/2025

The bribery conviction expands the definition of 'state employee', exposing investment bankers at state-controlled firms to tougher criminal scrutiny.

Enforcement

China's Kangde Xin Fraud Case Puts Financial Firms in Legal Crosshairs

11/12/2025

A CNY 4.1 billion class-action lawsuit against the delisted firm and its advisors tests accountability under China's evolving legal framework.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Amends Rules to Permit Active ETFs as Warrant Underlyings

10/12/2025

The FSC has amended rules for warrant issuance to include actively managed ETFs as permissible underlying assets for issuers.

CBSL Approves Acquisition of HSBC Retail Arm in Sri Lanka

05/12/2025

The deal, impacting around 200,000 customers, is expected to close in the first half of 2026 pending further requirements.