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Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Flags Digital Fraud as Higher Priority Than Crypto, CRE Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2025

Arthur Yuen said at the FT Live Asia Banking Summit on Thursday that the impact of digital fraud on the broader economy and social fabric is systemic.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Delays Implementation of Stricter Liquidity Reporting Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 11/09/2025

HKMA has pushed back the deadline for its revised MA(BS)23 return to June 2026 but will collect similar data from selected banks in the interim.

Market Infrastructure

S. Korea Financial Overhaul Faces Political Gridlock and Staff Revolt

By Mark Johnston | 11/09/2025

A government plan to reshape financial regulation is stalled by opposition parties, sparking protests and fears of a brain drain at key agencies.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand Proposes Climate Reporting Exemption for Foreign Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/09/2025

The FMA is consulting on a plan to ease the compliance burden, with Australian firms set to be the first to benefit.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX Publishes ‘Buyer's Guide’ for Carbon Credit Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/09/2025

The guide provides a framework for corporate due diligence on carbon credits and clarifies disclosure expectations, aiming to bolster market transparency.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Developing Mandatory Assurance Regime for Sustainability Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/09/2025

Regulators confirm a determined path towards full ISSB adoption, where listed companies will be required to obtain independent assurance for disclosures.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnam Launches 5-Year Pilot to Regulate Crypto Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/09/2025

The new framework sets high capital requirements for service providers and restricts the issuance and trading of new crypto assets to foreign investors.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Proposes Major Overhaul of Bank Liquidity Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/09/2025

The RBNZ is consulting on new open market operations and a committed liquidity facility with a proposed cap of 35-40 percent.

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HKMA Consults on Crypto-Asset Reporting Rules for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2025

The regulator has released draft guidance on capital, liquidity, and large exposure reporting to implement the Basel Committee's global crypto standard.