Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

HKMA to Cut 2026 Budget, Freeze Hiring, Reports Say

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/07/2025

The HKMA will reportedly reduce its operating budget by 5 percent and halt new hiring, aligning with broader government austerity measures.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Revises Timeline for Upgrades to Core Derivatives Platforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/07/2025

HKEX has set a new timeline for the HKATS and DCASS operating system upgrade, opening a testing environment for API users from early August.

Capital Adequacy

Korea to Redirect Capital Flow from Property to 'Productive' Sectors

By Manesh Samtani | 29/07/2025

Regulators will tighten capital rules for property loans while reviewing regulations to steer funds into strategic industries like AI and semiconductors.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Bank Complaints Surge as Anti-Fraud Measures Increase Customer Friction

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/07/2025

The HKMA has urged banks to improve customer communication as enhanced account monitoring drives a sharp rise in complaints.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Seeks Swiss Expertise for New International Financial Centres

By Editors | 29/07/2025

Hanoi has signed cooperation agreements with Swiss fintech bodies as it seeks guidance on building financial hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

Payments & Settlements

Singapore Launches Electronic Deferred Payments to Replace Cheques

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

The ABS, with seven major banks, has rolled out two new EDP solutions to support businesses and individuals as corporate cheques are phased out starting 2026.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

CSRC Proposes Major Overhaul of Corporate Governance Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 29/07/2025

The CSRC has released draft rules requiring performance-linked remuneration, clawback mechanisms, and stricter controls on the actions of major shareholders.

Data Privacy

Hong Kong Pushes Data-sharing Infrastructure to Boost SME Trade Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 29/07/2025

The HKMA is advancing its Commercial Data Interchange (CDI) with new pilots in credit scoring and logistics data, aiming to streamline lending and cut costs for businesses.

Trading & Investment

China Steps Up Enforcement of Tax on Overseas Investment Gains

By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2025

Authorities are enforcing a long-overlooked 20% levy on global profits, using international data-sharing agreements to identify tax residents' offshore holdings.