AI, Technology & Data

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Tokyo Bourse to Test Cloud Technology for Core Equity Trading System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

    TSE is working with AWS and Fujitsu to explore the long-term applicability of cloud technology for its "Arrowhead" trading platform.

    AI Risk & Governance

    HK Official Outlines Fintech Strategy, Focusing on AI, Shenzhen Collaboration

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

    The Financial Secretary outlined an action plan for a joint fintech hub, new AI sandbox cohorts, and cross-border payment growth.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Proposes Major Update to Financial Advertising Guidance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

    ASIC seeks feedback on updated guidance incorporating rules on past performance, greenwashing, and social media influencers ('finfluencers').

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEX Outlines Extensive Derivatives Market System Upgrades for 2026

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

    HKEX plans to enhance after-hours trading, add a new matching engine, and mandate several system upgrades for participants.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    EY Launches Risk Lab to Help FIs Tackle Surging Compliance Demands

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

    The new lab will co-create technology solutions with clients, focusing on non-financial risks like financial crime amid tightening regional regulations.

    AI Risk & Governance

    BIS: AI Agents Can Replicate Key Cash Management Decisions

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

    New study finds that general-purpose AI agents can replicate core cash management decisions in wholesale payment systems, showing precautionary behaviour similar to human operators.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    New BIS Paper Sets Out Key Factors for Successful Suptech Deployment

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

    A new BIS study finds that combining digital, data, and suptech strategies is the most effective way for regulators to deploy new tools.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Korea's Upbit Halts Services After USD 31M Crypto Hack

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

    The breach occurred a day after a major acquisition deal was announced, prompting an on-site inspection by financial authorities.

    Trading & Investment

    SC Malaysia Selects Six Firms for First Regulatory Sandbox Cohort

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

    The selected firms target innovation in alternative real estate investment, digital secondary markets and new financing models.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    BIS Names IMF Digital Money Expert as New Innovation Hub Chief

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

    Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli will lead the BIS Innovation Hub's work on fintech, including its hubs in Singapore and Hong Kong.

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