Climate Risk

HKMA Issues Additional Guidance on Climate Risk Management

29/10/2025

The HKMA is urging banks to adopt quantitative metrics, bridge data gaps, and embed climate considerations across all traditional risk types.

Reporting & Disclosures

New Zealand FMA Grants ‘No Action’ Relief on Climate Reporting

29/10/2025

The FMA is granting temporary relief to entities set to be excluded from its climate reporting regime, which will see thresholds significantly raised.

Stablecoins

Bank of Korea Publishes Analysis of Won Stablecoin Risks

29/10/2025

The BOK's new white paper outlines major risks to financial stability and proposes a strict, bank-centric regulatory framework ahead of planned legislation.

Payments & Settlements

Thailand and China Deepen Payment Ties with PromptPay-Alipay Link

29/10/2025

The partnership, guided by the BOT, will allow Chinese tourists to pay at millions of Thai merchants using Alipay.

CBDCs

Hong Kong Pivots e-HKD to Wholesale Use After Retail Pilot Findings

29/10/2025

The HKMA will prioritise wholesale applications for its digital currency after pilots showed tokenised deposits could offer similar retail benefits.

Structural Regulation

Japan's New Government to Unveil Financial Sector Strategy by Year-End

29/10/2025

New Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration will develop a 'Regional Financial Power Enhancement Plan' and a broader strategy to boost Japan's asset management appeal.

Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong Commences Trading in Spot Solana ETF

29/10/2025

The ETF saw HKD 11.39 million in first-day trading volume. The US market also saw the successful launch of three new spot crypto ETFs on the same day.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia Pledges A$83.5m to Bolster Indo-Pacific Cyber Defences

28/10/2025

The four-year investment aims to boost regional cooperation on law enforcement, protect critical infrastructure, and shape international cyber norms.

Trading & Investment

Shenzhen Unveils 2025-2027 Tech Industry M&A Plan

28/10/2025

The plan aims to attract institutional capital and deepen Hong Kong links to boost listed company market capitalisation to CNY 20 trillion.