Digital Assets

    Tokenisation

    Australia Pilots Tokenised Government Bonds in RBA-Led Initiative

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

    Fintech firm, Forte Tech Solution, has tokenised AUD 3.07 million in government bonds using a stablecoin for settlement as part of an RBA research project.

    Sustainable Finance

    Hong Kong Investors Demand New MPF Products, More Advice

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2025

    An HKIFA survey reveals strong demand for sustainable and crypto funds, while highlighting a significant gap in professional retirement planning advice.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore Court Jails Ex-Citibank Banker in $3b Money Laundering Case

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/10/2025

    Wang Qiming has been jailed for forging documents and aiding illicit fund movements linked to Singapore’s largest money-laundering case.

    Trading & Investment

    HK LegCo Panel Reviews Key Financial Reforms Amid Economic Headwinds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/10/2025

    A legislative report details discussions with regulators on key initiatives, including AI sandboxes, tokenised bonds, and deepening Mainland China market access.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC, Pacific FIUs Deepen AML Push on Crypto, Child Exploitation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/10/2025

    A new intelligence guide and shared technology aim to help financial institutions detect emerging regional financial crime threats.

    Stablecoins

    FSB Warns of Stability Risks in Multi-Jurisdiction Stablecoin Models

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2025

    Issuers operating across borders create liquidity mismatches and regulatory arbitrage risks, highlighting the need for strong cross-border supervisory cooperation.

    Trading & Investment

    Malaysia’s Islamic Banks to Jointly Deepen Market Collaboration

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/10/2025

    The agreements between the banks reinforce regulatory efforts to deepen interbank collaboration and enhance governance within the Islamic financial market.

     

    Cryptocurrency

    StanChart HK to Launch Crypto ETF Trading in November

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/10/2025

    Standard Chartered’s move follows a survey showing that 75 percent of high-net-worth clients are interested in digital assets.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US, EU Broaden Russia Sanctions, Targeting Energy and Finance

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2025

    New measures target Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, with specific designations for Chinese oil refineries and a Hong Kong-based oil trader.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Signals Further Listing Reforms, Eyes Tokenised ETFs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

    Officials have outlined plans to further refine Hong Kong's listing rules and promote innovative products like tokenised ETFs.

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