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Securities / Derivatives

HKMA Details Strategy to Scale Digital Bond Market

By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2026

The HKMA has outlined a four-pronged strategy for tokenised bonds, highlighting a legal review and policy incentives to drive adoption.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong AFRC Demands IPO Audit Data Amid Quality Concerns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2026

AFRC orders auditors to report on IPO engagements and resources, warning of 'heightened scrutiny' amid a surge in listings.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Launches Workgroup to Strengthen Growth Capital Ecosystem

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/02/2026

The high-level group will recommend strategies to deepen private capital markets and support companies from startup to IPO.

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Hong Kong to Legislate for Bank Holding Company Supervision

By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2026

HKMA plans a 2026 bill to formalise oversight of unregulated bank parents and gain new powers to appoint investigators.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Proposes Mandatory Labels and Disclosures for Sustainable Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2026

The Treasury has launched a consultation on a new anti-greenwashing regime for investment products marketed as sustainable to protect retail investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Existing Rules Sufficient to Manage AI Trading Risks: FMSB Report

By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2026

New report finds current AI use is not autonomous and can be managed by existing controls, but warns firms to keep guardrails updated.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Proposes AML/CTF Rule Changes, New Exemptions

By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2026

Draft rules create new exemptions for gift cards and ATMs, and refine customer due diligence and reporting group obligations for financial institutions.

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Singapore Pursuing Market Enhancements in Partnership with Industry

By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2026

ASIFMA’s Lyndon Chao highlights constructive collaboration with SGX on fee rationalisation and a new dual-listing framework to enhance market competitiveness and liquidity.

Crypto / Digital Assets

J5 Warns on OTC Crypto, Payment Processor Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

Global tax authorities warn that OTC crypto desks and payment processors face rising misuse risks, calling for stronger oversight and coordination to curb illicit financial flows.