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HK Regulators in Talks on Cross-Sector 'Fintech 2030' Plan - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 06/01/2026

HKMA to work with securities and insurance watchdogs on a new five-year plan focusing on AI, data, and tokenisation.

Sanctions

China Regulator Probes Venezuela Exposure in Banking Sector

By Editors | 06/01/2026

The NFRA directed banks to report and monitor credit risks following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by the US.

Capital / Liquidity

China NFRA Eases M&A Lending Rules for Commercial Banks

By Mark Johnston | 05/01/2026

New regulations permit loans for minority stakes for the first time and offer more generous terms for controlling acquisitions.

Securities / Derivatives

China Regulates Fund Fees to Spur Long-Term Holding

By Mark Johnston | 05/01/2026

New rules effective 2026 cap subscription and service fees, standardise redemption charges and limit incentives for sales agencies.

Enforcement

Korean Regulator Fines Crypto Exchange Korbit for AML Failures

By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2026

KoFIU cited widespread customer due diligence failures, dealings with unregistered overseas platforms, and inadequate risk assessments.

Securities / Derivatives

New Investment Funds Law Takes Effect in Macau

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

New law effective January 2026 introduces private funds, defines professional investors, and creates a streamlined notification process for offerings.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA Issues New Guidance on Sales of Green Investment Products

By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2026

New FAQs clarify disclosure rules and the scope of HKMA's 2023 circular, while flagging policy gaps at some firms.

Capital / Liquidity

China Opens Consultation on Revisions to Banking Supervision Law

By Mark Johnston | 02/01/2026

Draft law extends supervision to actual controllers and significantly raises fines to tackle risks from the 'hollowing out' of banks.

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Taiwan Sets New Cold Wallet Ratios, Certification Rules for Crypto Custodians

By Manesh Samtani | 31/12/2025

Regulators have set specific cold-to-hot wallet ratios and made international security certifications compulsory for virtual asset custodians.