Fintech / Regtech

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong and Jiangsu Province Sign MoU to Boost Financial Ties

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

The agreement aims to deepen cooperation in capital markets, private equity, fintech, and wealth management, connecting Jiangsu firms with Hong Kong’s international financial services.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Signals Further Listing Reforms, Eyes Tokenised ETFs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

Officials have outlined plans to further refine Hong Kong's listing rules and promote innovative products like tokenised ETFs.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong to Bolster Support for eMPF Platform Following Complaints

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

Authorities are doubling the eMPF Platform’s support staff and refining systems after users reported issues with contributions, registration, and customer service since its launch last year.

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX Overhauls Cybersecurity Rules for Futures Commission Merchants

By Editors | 23/10/2025

The futures exchange has replaced prescriptive security check requirements with a new procedural framework based on firms' security risk levels.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Overhauls Voluntary AI Rules, Refocusing on Core Practices

By Manesh Samtani | 23/10/2025

New guidance consolidates a previous framework into six essential practices, aiming to simplify responsible AI adoption for Australian businesses.

Market Infrastructure

Korea to Launch On-site Cyber Probes, Toughen Penalties for Breaches

By Manesh Samtani | 23/10/2025

New cross-ministerial plan expands government investigation powers and legally reinforces CEO responsibility for cybersecurity following a series of major hacks.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Deepens Cyber Defences with Intel Sharing and Tech Initiatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2025

Singapore will share classified threat intelligence with banks and infrastructure operators, while launching new initiatives to boost SME resilience, prepare for quantum threats, govern AI, and track ransomware.

Sanctions

Multinational Sanctions Watchdog Publishes Details on DPRK Crypto Thefts

By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2025

A multinational report outlines how North Korea launders stolen crypto, naming specific facilitators and calling for tougher financial sector controls.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Court Clears Kakao Founder of Stock Manipulation

By Editors | 22/10/2025

The acquittal removes a key regulatory threat to Kakao’s banking licence and allows the tech giant to refocus on its AI-driven overhaul.