Markets & Infrastructure

Cryptocurrency

JPX Mulls New Rules to Guard Against Crypto-Hoarding Firms

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

The bourse operator is weighing new measures to protect investors after steep losses in listed “digital-asset treasury” firms.

Trading & Investment

GIFT City Regulator Consults on Rules for Investment Advisers

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The proposed framework will regulate how investment advisers in GIFT City provide implementation services to their clients, aiming to bring clarity and strengthen investor protection.

Structural Regulation

CSRC Chairman Seeking to Step Down for Health Reasons - Reports

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

Conflicting reports over Wu Qing’s tenure emerge as regulator highlights reforms to QFII programme and Hong Kong listings.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Top Court Reinstates Convictions in Convoy Fraud Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025

Four former executives face restored sentences for a bond placement scheme, as regulators signal tougher oversight in the financial hub.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Reappoints SFC Chief Executive Julia Leung to 2027

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025

The reappointment of Julia Leung aims to provide leadership continuity as the SFC advances market reforms, deepens ties with mainland China, and plans for succession.

Trading & Investment

Pakistan, China Advance Plans to Launch Cross-Border ETF

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

Regulators and market leaders gathered in Pakistan to advance a cross-border China ETF and push key policy reforms for Islamic finance and REITs.

Structural Regulation

BSEC Issues New Regulations for Mutual Fund Industry

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The new regulations tighten eligibility, disclosure, NAV, reporting, IT and audit requirements to strengthen investor protection and fund governance.

Structural Regulation

GFTN and Qatar to Launch Doha FinTech Policy Centre with Asia Focus

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

The new Centre of Excellence aims to connect regulators and promote harmonised policy frameworks, strengthening links with Singapore's ecosystem.

Payments & Settlements

Cambodia and Singapore Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

Cambodian travellers can now make real-time QR payments in Singapore using Khmer Riel via their Bakong-linked local banking apps.