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Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong and UAE Launch Fund Passport, Agree Stock Exchange Cooperation

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

Regulators have established a mutual recognition framework for funds, while the Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi exchanges will explore cross-listings and ETFs.

AML / KYC

HKMA Prepares to Roll Out Personal Account Info-Sharing to Combat Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

The HKMA is enabling banks to share client data on suspected mule accounts, part of a broader push involving AI and data analytics.

Fintech / Regtech

FSC Korea Rejects All Bids for Fourth Internet Bank Licence

By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2025

The FSC found all four applicants unsuitable for preliminary approval, citing weak capitalisation, unclear shareholder structures, and inadequate funding plans.

Capital / Liquidity

HK Property Firms Propose HK$20 Billion Fund to Avert Crisis

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2025

The CRECCHKI has warned that a 'vicious cycle' of bad loans and forced sales threatens systemic financial risk, proposing a fund to buy distressed CRE assets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India Mandates Cybersecurity Audits for All Crypto Exchanges

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025

Cybersecurity audits will be mandatory for exchanges seeking registration with the FIU. CERT-In has been designated as the overseeing agency.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Introduces New Measures Against Scam Mules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2025

The new framework to be implemented starting next month aims to curb soaring scam losses by restricting financial and mobile access for individuals facilitating fraud.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS to Promote Tokenisation, AI while Safeguarding Stability

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

MAS will also back digital innovation and Asia’s low-carbon transition, while ensuring robust supervision in the financial system, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.

AML / KYC

Chinese Authorities Issue New AML Rules for Accounting Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 17/09/2025

China has expanded its AML framework, requiring accounting firms to conduct customer due diligence and report suspicious transactions.

Market Infrastructure

China Rolls Out Stricter Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Rules

By Editors | 16/09/2025

The new rules, effective 1 November, establish strict, tiered deadlines and specific financial and data-loss thresholds.