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    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Proposes Stricter IRRBB Rules, Aligning with BCBS Standards

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/11/2025

    Consultation launched on revised rules for interest rate risk, introducing a tougher outlier test, new credit spread risk measures, and public disclosure requirements.

    Enforcement

    FATF Issues New Guidance to Improve Asset Recovery Outcomes

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/11/2025

    The FATF calls for new tools like non-conviction-based confiscation to tackle the massive failure in seizing criminal proceeds.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Opens Crypto Market to Global Liquidity, Expands Product Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/11/2025

    The SFC is permitting shared order books with overseas affiliates and easing token listing rules under new investor protection safeguards.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO Finalises Global Pre-Hedging Guidance for Dealers

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

    IOSCO has published ten recommendations focusing on client benefit, consent, disclosure, and conduct risk management for the practice.

    Trending

    China Expands Pension Wealth Pilot Nationwide, Raises Fundraising Caps

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

    The NFRA has expanded a key retirement product pilot across the country and significantly raised fundraising limits for eligible firms.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Announces Appointments to New Stablecoin Tribunal

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

    The new body will hear appeals against regulatory decisions by the HKMA under the city's new stablecoin licensing regime.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia Launches Review of Fintech Regulatory Sandbox

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2025

    The review will assess the scheme's effectiveness, its administration by ASIC, and its potential to support future innovations like AI.

    Trending

    China Expands Southbound ETF Connect to Include US-Linked Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

    The expansion follows a relaxation of eligibility rules and marks the first time mainland investors can access US equities via the scheme.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ISSB to Push 'Global Passport' for Sustainability Reporting Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

    The move aims to harmonise cross-border adoption and reduce reporting fragmentation as around 40 jurisdictions plan to use the standards.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Korea to Mandate Venture Capital Obligation for Top Investment Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

    The move is part of a broader 'productive finance' push by regulators to shift capital from real estate to innovative industries.

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