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    Cloud & Infrastructure

    HKMA Details Multi-Year Overhaul of Bank Data Reporting

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2026

    The HKMA has launched GDR 3.0, a multi-year plan to replace template-based returns with granular, on-demand data submissions.

    Structural Regulation

    ASX Overhaul Mandated After ASIC Report Finds Systemic Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

    Independent inquiry finds that ASX prioritised profits over infrastructure, prompting regulators to impose a major overhaul to rebuild trust.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Cambodia Passes Landmark Anti-Scam Law with Life Sentences

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

    The new legislation introduces severe penalties for operators of online fraud centres in a bid to dismantle the country's cross-border scam industry.

    Trading & Investment

    RBI Bans Rupee NDFs, Tightens Forex Rules to Curb Volatility

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

    The central bank has prohibited non-deliverable derivatives and the rebooking of cancelled contracts to rein in speculation and stabilise the rupee.

    Cryptocurrency

    Korea Proposes Rule Amendments to Strengthen VASP Governance

    By Mark Johnston | 02/04/2026

    Proposed amendments will tighten entry requirements for virtual asset firms and expand the scope of the AML obligations.

    Operational Risk

    HKMA Issues Guidance on Operational Resilience Good Practices

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

    The circular details best practices in ICT, cyber, and third-party risk management ahead of the May 2026 implementation deadline.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX Announces Launch Date for APAC Government Bond Futures

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

    The new USD-settled contracts are designed to provide a standardised tool for managing sovereign interest rate risk across five key markets.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Sets 2030 Deadline to Phase Out CD Rate in Major Benchmark Reform

    By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

    Regulators will accelerate the adoption of the KOFR risk-free rate while unwinding the CD rate and KORIBOR benchmarks.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBA to Ban Card Surcharges, Cut Merchant Fees from October

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

    The RBA has finalised reforms to end card surcharging, lower interchange fees, and mandate greater fee transparency from October 2026.

    Trading & Investment

    China Issues Largest QDII Quota Increase Since 2021

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

    The USD 5.3 billion increase comes amid high investor demand and a new regulatory push to prioritise public funds.

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