Capital / Liquidity

FSB Issues Updated G-SIB List, Moving ICBC & BofA to Higher Buckets

30/11/2025

ICBC and Bank of America moved to higher risk buckets and Deutsche Bank to a lower one. The FSB also published a list of 17 insurers that are subject to resolution planning standards.

Trending

Hong Kong Regulators Direct Banks, Insurers to Aid Fire Victims

30/11/2025

Authorities are calling on banks and insurers to provide flexibility on loans and claims, as financial firms donate millions for relief efforts.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippines Report Urges Regulatory Action To Unlock US$60b Tokenisation Market

28/11/2025

A new white paper outlines a roadmap for asset tokenisation, calling for tiered frameworks and wallet-native safeguards to drive inclusion.

AML / KYC

Philippine Lawmaker Files Bill to Grant AMLC Wider Powers

28/11/2025

A new Senate bill aims to expand the financial intelligence unit's powers and scope to combat complex financial crime and avoid potential FATF greylisting.

Fintech / Regtech

New Zealand Banks to Compensate Scam Victims Under New Industry Code

28/11/2025

Updated industry code requires banks to adopt new scam protections and compensate eligible customers who fall victim to authorised payment scams from 30 November.

Market Infrastructure

Tokyo Bourse to Test Cloud Technology for Core Equity Trading System

28/11/2025

TSE is working with AWS and Fujitsu to explore the long-term applicability of cloud technology for its "Arrowhead" trading platform.

Capital / Liquidity

Macau to Offer Stamp Duty Relief, Higher LTV Ratios to Stabilise Property Market

28/11/2025

The government will exempt stamp duty on the first MOP 6 million and raise LTVs to 80 percent for first-time homebuyers.

Fintech / Regtech

HK Official Outlines Fintech Strategy, Focusing on AI, Shenzhen Collaboration

28/11/2025

The Financial Secretary outlined an action plan for a joint fintech hub, new AI sandbox cohorts, and cross-border payment growth.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong SFC Issues AML Warning as JFIU Prepares New STR Platform

28/11/2025

The SFC has detailed expected controls to combat layering via brokerages and virtual assets, as HKPF prepare to launch a new system for reporting suspicious transactions.