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    Market Infrastructure

    HKEX Consults on T+1 Settlement, Eyes Late 2027 Implementation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2026

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    AML / KYC

    Australian Super Funds Detail Four-Pillar Cyber Defence Plan

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2026

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Hub Ambitions Take Centre Stage at HSBC Summit

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2026

    Hong Kong leaders and global finance chiefs touted the city's resilience and growth ambitions amid discussions on geopolitical risk and the future of digital assets.

    Trending

    China Eases Overseas Lending Rules for Foreign Banks and EXIM Bank

    By Mark Johnston | 17/04/2026

    Regulators have tripled the lending leverage ratio for foreign banks and raised the minimum loan cap fivefold to support overseas business and investment.

    Sanctions

    US Warns APAC Banks of Sanctions Risk Over Iran Transactions

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/04/2026

    US Treasury warns banks in China, Hong Kong and the UAE they risk secondary sanctions for handling illicit Iranian funds.

    Trending

    Anthropic's 'Mythos' AI Sparks Emergency Response in Asia Pacific

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2026

    Regulators in South Korea and Australia are holding emergency talks with industry over a new AI model deemed too dangerous for public release.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSB Warns of ‘Triple Whammy’ Threat to Financial Stability

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

    The FSB has urged G20 members to maintain vigilance over a potential crystallisation of multiple vulnerabilities stemming from the Middle East conflict

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Finalises Overhaul of Bank Stress-Testing Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

    HKMA finalises update to stress-testing framework, introducing stricter rules on governance and expanding the scope of risks to include climate and cryptoassets.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKEX Launches Tech Indices to Boost ETF Connect Scope

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/04/2026

    HKEX has launched two technology-focused indices and licensed five issuers, aiming to expand product options for mainland investors.

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