Trending

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Pivots e-HKD to Wholesale Use After Retail Pilot Findings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    The HKMA will prioritise wholesale applications for its digital currency after pilots showed tokenised deposits could offer similar retail benefits.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HKMA Consults on Updated Guidance to Incorporate Crypto Capital Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    A consultation has been launched on a revised Supervisory Policy Manual that introduces a specific prudential treatment for cryptoassets.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Declares Fintech Push a Success, Pilots AI and DLT in Sandboxes

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

    The HKMA says 95 percent of banks have adopted fintech and that it is now advancing to the next phase involving innovation in GenAI and tokenisation.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Asia Taking Cautious 'Step-by-Step' Approach to Retail Private Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    Regulators speaking at the ASIFMA Asset Management Conference said they are developing risk-calibrated frameworks while grappling with liquidity, valuation, and investor education challenges.

    Enforcement

    South Korea, Cambodia Form Task Force to Combat Online Scams

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025

    The joint task force will focus on protecting Korean nationals from online scams run by organised syndicates in Cambodia.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong, Québec Sign Pact to Ease Cross-Border Fund Management

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

    The agreement adds Québec to Hong Kong’s list of acceptable inspection regimes, simplifying market access for its asset managers.

    Trending

    KRX Launches Central Clearing for KOFR Interest Rate Swaps

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    The move centralises clearing for risk-free rate derivatives, aiming to boost market stability, liquidity, and reduce counterparty risk.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Unveils 23 Measures to Bolster Investor Protection

    By Editors | 28/10/2025

    The new guidelines target fairer trading, stricter enforcement, and enhanced protections throughout the listing and delisting process.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan Sees Launch of First Regulated Yen Stablecoin, JPYC

    By Editors | 28/10/2025

    The fintech firm JPYC has launched a yen-pegged token, backed by bonds and deposits, under Japan's new regulatory framework.

    Sanctions

    FATF Adopts First Mutual Evaluation Reports Under New Methodology

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2025

    The FATF also removed four countries from the 'grey list' and adopted new guidance on asset recovery and emerging risks from AI and deepfakes.

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