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    AI Risk & Governance

    Taiwan Launches Sovereign AI Project for Financial Sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2026

    A consortium of 16 financial institutions, backed by FSC, will develop a large language model trained on local laws to reduce reliance on foreign technology.

    Structural Regulation

    SGX RegCo to Mandate Pay, Dividends and Investor Relations Disclosures

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

    The proposals aim to enhance corporate transparency and sharpen issuers’ focus on shareholder value creation, with new rules slated for a phased implementation from 2027.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong and Malaysia Exchanges to Collaborate on ETFs and Listings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

    The bourses announced plans for a new cross-border ETF, dual listings, and Islamic finance products to enhance regional market connectivity.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US Sanctions Cambodian Banks in Crackdown on Scam Networks

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2026

    A Cambodian senator, two banks, and dozens of associated entities have been sanctioned for links to cyber-fraud and human trafficking operations.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Hong Kong Imposes Record Fine on PwC Over Evergrande Audit Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

    Regulators have imposed a record fine, a practice ban, and a landmark shareholder compensation scheme on PwC for "egregious" audit failures at the collapsed developer.

    Nature & Biodiversity

    ISSB to Develop Nature-related Guidance for Financial Disclosures

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/04/2026

    The board will issue a Practice Statement to guide nature reporting, a move that follows significant pushback from sustainability leaders who advocated for a mandatory standard.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Officials Urge Asian Bourses to Unite for Global Capital

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/04/2026

    At a major regional summit, Hong Kong’s finance chief called for a shift from competition to collaboration to attract investment.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    New BOK Chief Signals Major Overhaul of Stability, FX Frameworks

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/04/2026

    Shin Hyun-song has outlined a new policy direction focused on a wider financial stability role, won internationalisation, and digital currency innovation.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX Mandates Shareholder Vote for Auditor Changes

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

    HKEX has updated its rules to require shareholder approval for auditor changes, aiming to curb ‘opinion shopping’ and boost corporate governance.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    SFC Outlines Priorities for Digital Asset Regulation in 2026

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

    The SFC is prioritising new licensing laws, tokenisation guidance, and pragmatic custody solutions in its next phase.

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