Digital Assets

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    IMF Urges Hong Kong to Bolster Fiscal Buffers and Financial Oversight

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/05/2026

    IMF Article IV mission endorsed the city’s near-term fiscal stance but called for medium-term revenue reforms and continued vigilance over property and corporate exposures.

    Stablecoins

    New Digital Asset Legislation Faces Procedural Delay in Korea

    By Mark Johnston | 18/05/2026

    The bill's passage has been pushed to after the 3 June elections, though the delay is not seen as a substantive rejection of the legislation.

    Cryptocurrency

    Vietnam to Launch Regulated Crypto Asset Market by Q3 2026

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2026

    The move aims to bring trading onshore under a new pilot framework, with five local firms already advancing in the licensing process.

    Tokenisation

    Tokenised Collateral Could Unlock Billions, Transform Liquidity: Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2026

    New DTCC white paper outlines how tokenised assets and DLT can reduce liquidity buffers and capital requirements.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Special Economic Zones Are Fuelling Regional Cybercrime Industry: Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2026

    New policy report urges a strategic shift to targeting the financial enablers of industrial-scale scam operations in Southeast Asia.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korea Arrests Man in KRW 747 Billion Crypto Laundering Case

    By Mark Johnston | 14/05/2026

    A man has been arrested for allegedly using a sanctioned Cambodian payment system, crypto exchanges, and duty-free shoppers to launder criminal funds.

    Structural Regulation

    Australian Regulators Unveils Implementation Plan for Regulatory Reform Roadmap

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/05/2026

    Australian regulators have released an implementation plan with over 50 initiatives to improve efficiency, streamline data collection, and reduce duplication.

    Tokenisation

    Korea Taps DB Securities for Busan Carbon Asset STO Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/05/2026

    The project will test the tokenisation of carbon reduction revenue rights for fractional investment under a government-backed initiative in Busan.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korea to Crack Down on ‘Tether Laundromat’ Schemes

    By Mark Johnston | 13/05/2026

    Police will intensify enforcement against unregistered crypto exchanges used to launder criminal proceeds, allocating new resources and partnering with KoFIU.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Report Calls on US to Designate Hong Kong a ‘Money Laundering Concern’

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2026

    Report alleges Hong Kong is a key hub for Iranian sanctions evasion and calls for action against the city’s banking and crypto sectors.

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