Sustainable Finance

Cathay United Bank Joins MAS-Backed Green Investment Partnership

25/05/2026

Cathay United is the first bank from Taiwan to join the blended finance platform, which aims to fund sustainable infrastructure in Asia and is expected to reach USD 800 million.

AI Risk & Governance

StanChart Faces Regulator Scrutiny in Asia Over CEO’s AI Job Cut Remarks

25/05/2026

Regulators in Hong Kong and Singapore have questioned Standard Chartered over its CEO’s comments on replacing staff with artificial intelligence.

AI Risk & Governance

Vietnam Drafts Strict Rules for AI, Deepfakes and Online KYC

25/05/2026

New draft decrees aim to penalise AI-generated misinformation, impose liability on platforms, and mandate unified identity verification for bank and social media accounts.

Market Abuse

Korea Penalises 16 in Insider Trading Ring Led by Former NH Securities Exec

25/05/2026

Regulators have filed a criminal complaint against a former NH Investment & Securities executive and seven others for using non-public tender offer information.

AI Risk & Governance

ASIC Releases Research Affirming Australia's Innovative Capability, While Identifying Gaps

25/05/2026

An ASIC-commissioned report highlights Australia's strengths in payments and BNPL regulation, but points to the need for clearer AI governance and expanded open finance.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Sues Equity Trustees Over First Guardian Onboarding Failures

24/05/2026

The regulator alleges the superannuation trustee failed in its duties of care, skill and diligence, exposing members to illiquid investments.

Emerging Prudential Risks

APRA Intensifies Oversight Amid AI, Geopolitical, Private Credit Risks

23/05/2026

APRA is increasing its supervision of financial institutions, citing concerns over AI governance, cyber threats, and spillovers from international markets.

Anti-Money Laundering

Hong Kong Calls for Global Action on Digital Assets to Combat Terror Financing

23/05/2026

Hong Kong’s finance chief has urged jurisdictions to implement international standards for digital assets and enhance cooperation to prevent their use in illicit finance.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong Details Four-Pronged Strategy to Bolster Offshore Yuan Hub Status

23/05/2026

Hong Kong has detailed a comprehensive strategy to enhance yuan liquidity, product diversity, and financial infrastructure, while expanding outreach to emerging markets.