Markets & Infrastructure

Payments & Settlements

BIS Unveils Blueprint for Cross-Border Open Finance Interoperability

By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2026

Project Aperta demonstrates a new model for linking domestic open finance networks, with key implications for SME banking, trade finance, and future regulatory policy.

Trading & Investment

China Explores AI Token Futures to Hedge Compute Costs

By Mark Johnston | 01/06/2026

The Shanghai Futures Exchange is reportedly designing derivatives tied to AI service pricing, a different approach from US exchanges focused on raw computing power.

Structural Regulation

SFC Chair Outlines Hong Kong's Role in Globalising Tech Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/06/2026

SFC Chairman Kelvin Wong details regulatory reforms and governance standards aimed at making the city the premier capital-raising hub for mainland technology enterprises.

Sustainable Finance

China Issues First Sovereign Green Bonds in Hong Kong

By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2026

The heavily oversubscribed CNY 6 billion issuance will help deepen the city's offshore RMB market and fund national climate goals.

Trading & Investment

Guangzhou Exchange Considers Night Trading for Metals Futures

By Mark Johnston | 31/05/2026

The GFEX is studying the feasibility of after-hours sessions to manage volatility and better align with international market dynamics.

Alternative Markets

Hong Kong Considers Tax Exemption on Carried Interest to Attract Talent

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/05/2026

The government is considering a plan to waive taxes on fund managers' performance bonuses to bolster the city's competitiveness as a premier asset and wealth management hub.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

AMRO Calls for Overhaul of ASEAN+3 Tax Incentive Frameworks

By Manesh Samtani | 30/05/2026

AMRO warns of high fiscal costs and evasion risks, urging better design, management, and governance for tax relief schemes.

Trading & Investment

China Opens Bond Futures Market With First QFI Trade

By Mark Johnston | 30/05/2026

The move allows qualified foreign investors to hedge onshore bond exposures, with Standard Chartered facilitating the inaugural transaction as the only approved foreign bank.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Allows Airlines, Shippers to Earn Interest on FX Deposits

By Editors | 30/05/2026

The new policy allows surplus foreign currency balances to be placed in renewable term deposits, with interest or profit paid in Bangladeshi Taka to encourage higher remittance inflows.