Market Infrastructure

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.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

Fintech / Regtech

Australian Super Funds to Launch New Cyber Defence Platform

28/10/2025

The AUD 4.3 trillion sector is creating a real-time intelligence platform after a cyber incident earlier this year saw retiree savings stolen.

Sanctions

Sanctioned Russian Tankers Remain in Australian Fuel Supply Chains – Report

28/10/2025

Data shows sanctioned "shadow fleet" vessels are delivering crude to refineries in India and China that export fuel products to Australia.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong to Issue Additional Guidance on Climate Risk

28/10/2025

The HKMA will soon release additional guidance after observing banks making progress in quantitative frameworks and data-driven approaches.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Bans Ex-BOCOM Banker for Nominee Account Trading

28/10/2025

The former BOCOM banker used his mother's account for over 260 trades to circumvent internal controls over a five-year period.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Declares Fintech Push a Success, Pilots AI and DLT in Sandboxes

28/10/2025

The HKMA says 95 percent of banks have adopted fintech and that it is now advancing to the next phase involving innovation in GenAI and tokenisation.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong, Québec Sign Pact to Ease Cross-Border Fund Management

28/10/2025

The agreement adds Québec to Hong Kong’s list of acceptable inspection regimes, simplifying market access for its asset managers.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Pilots Tokenised Government Bonds in RBA-Led Initiative

27/10/2025

Fintech firm, Forte Tech Solution, has tokenised AUD 3.07 million in government bonds using a stablecoin for settlement as part of an RBA research project.