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.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippine SEC to Launch Blockchain Platform for Corporate Filings

27/10/2025

The SEC has released draft rules for a new platform that will give blockchain-signed digital documents the same legal force as notarised papers.

AML / KYC

Philippine AMLC Inks Pact with DPWH on Stolen Funds Recovery

27/10/2025

The AMLC and DPWH have formalised an asset recovery pact as the value of frozen assets linked to the flood control corruption probe nears PHP 5.2 billion.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong MPFA to Boost Resources for New eMPF Platform

27/10/2025

The MPFA is directing a major service upgrade for the new eMPF Platform and has clarified how the role of financial advisers will the evolve.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai SEC Plans Rule Overhaul to Bolster Investor Protection, Curb Risk

27/10/2025

The SEC is set to grant minority shareholders greater voting powers, tighten rules on short selling, and align ESG disclosure with global standards.