Tokenisation

    News on regulatory considerations, market adoption, technical infrastructure and use cases for tokenising traditional assets like real estate, securities, and commodities on blockchain platforms.

    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.

    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.

    Capital Adequacy

    Hong Kong Finalises Capital Rule Changes for Insurers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/05/2026

    The Insurance Authority has finalised changes to its risk-based capital regime, introducing incentives for infrastructure investment and new rules for digital assets.

    Tokenisation

    Samsung SDS to Build Korea’s Official Security Token Platform

    By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2026

    Samsung SDS will develop the central infrastructure for the Korea Securities Depository, aligning with a new legal framework set to launch in 2027.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    ASIC Calls for Digital Asset Licence Applications by 30 June Deadline

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/05/2026

    ASIC has warned firms they must apply for a licence by 30 June 2026 or face significant penalties as a no-action period ends.

    Tokenisation

    ICMA, ISLA Publish Standardised Annex for Digital Bond Repos

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/05/2026

    The new legal framework aims to promote consistency for securities financing transactions involving natively-issued digital bonds on distributed ledger technology.

    Tokenisation

    AFME Outlines DLT Vision with Implications for Global Rule-Making

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2026

    New paper from the Association for Financial Markets in Europe details a vision for DLT-based capital markets, offering insights for global policymakers.

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