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Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong: New Reporting Rules for Northbound Programme Trading Take Effect

By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2026

New guidelines detail reporting thresholds, content requirements, and obligations for investors and brokers engaging in automated trading via Stock Connect.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Details Tougher Liquidity Risk Practices for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2026

The HKMA has told banks to model faster deposit runs, ensure collateral usability, and bolster 24/7 monitoring, drawing lessons from the 2023 banking turmoil.

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MAS, IBF Working With Banks on AI Retraining for 35,000 Staff - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 09/01/2026

The government-backed initiative aims to upskill the entire domestic workforce of DBS, OCBC and UOB to mitigate AI-related job disruption.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Consults on Prudential Framework for Bank Dividends

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/01/2026

The prudential norms will link banks’ dividend payouts to profitability and capital strength, introduce graded payout caps, and tighten oversight of profit remittances.

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Global Banks Still Face Hurdles with BCBS 239 Risk Data Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 07/01/2026

New BCBS newsletter highlights persistent challenges in governance, data lineage, and cross-border implementation for systemically important banks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia Finalises Sweeping Crypto Data Reporting Rules for 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/01/2026

Indonesia’s new regulation implements global CARF and amended CRS standards while creating a parallel, broad-reaching domestic reporting regime for tax purposes.

ESG / Sustainability

China Unveils Green Consumption Plan with Directives for Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/01/2026

New multi-agency notice encourages FIs to increase credit support, innovate products, and back green infrastructure projects.

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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.