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    Enforcement

    Korea to Blacklist Borrowers Misusing Business Loans

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2026

    A new cross-sector registry will identify and ban offenders for up to five years to curb the use of business loans for property purchases.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China Issues Security Guidance for Open-Source AI Agent OpenClaw

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

    New guidance outlines specific operational, governance, and supply chain controls for enterprises using high-risk AI tools.

    Trending

    Stablecoin Adoption in Capital Markets Hinges on Regulatory Clarity: Experts

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

    Industry leaders highlight the need for regulatory convergence and robust interoperability standards to safely integrate stablecoins as a settlement asset for tokenised securities.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SHFE Finalises Rules for International Access to Nickel Contracts

    By Mark Johnston | 24/03/2026

    The SHFE has issued detailed rules for international participation in its nickel contracts, leveraging the established 'Overseas Intermediary' model.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Singapore Remuneration Practices Lack Transparency: NUS Study

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2026

    A study by NUS finds poor disclosure on executive bonus policies, particularly at family-influenced firms, despite new transparency rules.

    Capital / Liquidity

    China Unifies Rules and Expands Capacity for Corporate Overseas Lending

    By Mark Johnston | 24/03/2026

    New regulations unify CNY and foreign currency rules and raise lending limits under a new macro-prudential framework.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Consults on New Capital Add-on for Interest Rate Risk

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

    The new rules introduce a two-tiered supervisory approach, including a mandatory capital add-on for authorised institutions exceeding a 15 percent threshold.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Unveils Draft Foundational Law to Overhaul Financial Regulation

    By Mark Johnston | 23/03/2026

    The comprehensive draft law aims to unify supervision, establish clear risk resolution mechanisms, and increase penalties for financial misconduct.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Caps Sponsor Workload to Tackle IPO Quality Concerns - Reports

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/03/2026

    The regulator is enforcing a five-project limit per sponsor and launching inspections amid concerns over substandard due diligence and documentation.

    Securities / Derivatives

    MAS Proposes Phasing Out Physical Share Certificates for Listed firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2026

    The regulator has launched a consultation on an enabling regime for share dematerialisation to boost efficiency and support a tokenised economy.

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