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Cybersecurity

SEBI Forms Task Force to Tackle AI-Driven Cyber Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2026

The regulator has established the 'cyber-suraksha.ai' task force and issued a detailed advisory for market entities to counter emerging threats from advanced AI tools.

Market Abuse

Segantii Insider Trading Trial Begins in Hong Kong

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2026

Hedge fund Segantii Capital Management, its founder and a former trader have pleaded not guilty to insider dealing charges related to a 2017 block trade.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Launches Collaborative Anti-Fraud Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2026

A new cross-sector alliance has launched a digital platform to combat rising fraud, enabling intelligence sharing between the public and institutions.

PEPs & Sanctions

China Activates Blocking Statute to Counter US Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 06/05/2026

China's first use of its anti-sanctions law creates a direct legal conflict for global financial institutions caught between US and Chinese rules.

Liquidity Risk

RBI Explores Measures to Boost Dollar Inflows Amid Rupee Slide

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2026

The central bank is reportedly exploring options including an NRI deposit scheme and tax breaks for bond investors as the currency hits record lows.

Capital Adequacy

HKMA Proposes Capital Rule Changes for Basel Alignment, Stablecoins

By Manesh Samtani | 05/05/2026

The proposed amendments aim to harmonise with international standards and provide clarity on the capital treatment for stablecoin issuers.

Payments & Settlements

ASEAN+3 to Deepen Dialogue on Cross-Border Payments, Stablecoins

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2026

The new process will focus on retail and wholesale payment linkages, while addressing regulatory fragmentation and stablecoin risks.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions China, Hong Kong Firms in Iran Oil Trade Crackdown

By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2026

The US targeted a Chinese oil terminal and numerous Hong Kong-based front companies, while issuing new warnings on sanctions evasion, digital assets, and maritime risks.

Cybersecurity

Korea's FSS to Intensify Cyber Drills, Introduce AI Red Teaming

By Mark Johnston | 04/05/2026

Regulators will double the frequency of unannounced mock hacking exercises and introduce new tests for vulnerabilities in generative AI services.