Structural Regulation

Shanghai Details Plan to Become Global RMB Hub, Enhance Financial Regulation

21/01/2026

The city's 15th Five-Year Plan prioritises developing a global renminbi asset centre and expanding cross-border financial services and oversight.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea to Legislate for Policy Fund Consultants, Offer Whistleblower Rewards

21/01/2026

The measures aim to formalise the sector and curb illegal activities like document forgery in the state-backed SME financing system.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong Set to Sign Gold Market Deal with Shanghai

21/01/2026

The agreement aims to establish a central clearing system, bolstering the city's ambition to become an international gold hub.

Cryptocurrency

HK Professionals Urge Major Rethink on Crypto Tax Reporting and Licensing Rules

21/01/2026

Securities and futures professionals warn that new global crypto tax reporting rules and local licensing proposals could create unworkable liabilities and stifle growth.

Cryptocurrency

Binance Restores AUD Bank Transfers After Two-Year Regulatory Freeze

20/01/2026

The exchange has re-established direct banking channels in Australia after a suspension prompted by a payments partner and regulatory scrutiny from ASIC.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Finalises Rules for Dual Counter Designated Specialists

20/01/2026

HKEX has detailed new rules allowing dual counter market makers to register corporate clients as specialists for liquidity provision, effective 26 January.

Liquidity Risk

Vietnam Proposes Raising Cap on State Funds in Banks to Ease Liquidity

20/01/2026

The MOF has proposed a temporary increase in the limit on idle state funds held at commercial banks to ease year-end liquidity pressures.

Trading & Investment

Korea Reviews Easing Leveraged ETF Rules to Lure Retail Investors

20/01/2026

The move aims to counter capital flight by allowing products like single-stock leveraged ETFs, currently banned in the country.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong Outlines Roadmap to Modernise Trade Finance with 20-Point Plan

20/01/2026

The HKMA has published a 20-point plan to digitise trade finance, aiming to boost SME lending and connectivity.