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    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong Finalises New Money Lending Rules to Curb Excessive Debt

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/03/2026

    New regulations will be rolled out in two phases, introducing debt servicing caps for low-income earners and mandating credit data sharing.

    Securities / Derivatives

    US SEC Considers Exempting Foreign Firms from Treasury Clearing Rule

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/03/2026

    The SEC is seeking public comment on a proposal to ease the extraterritorial reach of its new mandate.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    South Korea Passes Law to Protect Crypto Scam Victims

    By Mark Johnston | 15/03/2026

    The National Assembly has amended legislation requiring virtual asset exchanges to monitor suspicious transactions and compensate victims of digital financial crimes by October.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HSBC, StanChart Tipped to Win Hong Kong Stablecoin Licences

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/03/2026

    Standard Chartered has participated in the HKMA sandbox for stablecoin issuers, but HSBC's inclusion is seen as noteworthy as it did not.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BNM Sets New Technology Risk Rules for Payment Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2026

    BNM has introduced stricter technology, cybersecurity, and operational resilience rules for payment providers amid rapid digital payments growth.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia Issues Draft Legislation for New Payments Licensing Framework

    By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2026

    The reforms establish a dual ASIC-APRA model, setting a AUD 200 million threshold for prudential oversight and introducing new safeguarding rules.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Directs Banks to Conduct Strategic Reviews for Tokenisation Era

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

    Top HKMA officials set out expectations for banks to adapt their business models for emerging digital technologies like DLT.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    New Zealand FMA Calls for Digital Asset Law, Expands Fintech Sandbox

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

    The FMA has flagged the need for primary legislation for virtual assets, citing industry concerns over regulatory fragmentation.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan FSA Prioritises Real-World Use Cases to Guide Digital Asset Rule-Making

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

    A senior official outlined Japan's focus on fostering real-world applications for stablecoins and tokenised assets while seeking global consensus on DeFi.

    Trending

    BOJ Sets Bank Examination Priorities for Fiscal 2026

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

    BOJ to scrutinise financial institutions' business models, governance, and management of credit, market and operational risks.

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