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APAC Silent on US Basel Reforms as Global Divergence Debate Builds

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

APAC regulators are treading carefully as the latest US Basel III proposals are still under consultation, while expressing concerns over divergence.

Fragmented FRTB Rollout Risks Reshaping APAC’s Trading Landscape

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

Diverging US, European and APAC approaches to market risk rules could shift pricing power and concentrate risk.

Ma Jun’s Three-Level Plan to Unlock EMDE Green Finance Potential

by Manesh Samtani

Dr. Ma Jun’s CASI initiative targets regulatory, financial and project-level interventions to bridge the sustainable finance capacity gap in emerging markets.

Hong Kong Quietly Positions Itself as Stablecoin Hub for China

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

With licenses imminent, the city is betting it can lead in digital assets without sacrificing financial stability.

FEATURES

FATF Finds Singapore AML Regime is Robust, Despite Some Gaps

Singapore has improved its AML framework, FATF said, while calling for tougher penalties and better oversight of foreign entities following a major scandal.

Nithya Subramanian

07 May 2026•4 min read

SEBI Forms Task Force to Tackle AI-Driven Cyber Risks

The regulator has established the 'cyber-suraksha.ai' task force and issued a detailed advisory for market entities to counter emerging threats from advanced AI tools.

Nithya Subramanian

07 May 2026•3 min read

MAS Trials Pooled Bank Data for AI-Powered Scam Detection

The proof-of-value initiative will test data-sharing approach to improve scam detection and enable earlier intervention across institutions.

Nithya Subramanian

05 May 2026•2 min read

Singapore Finalises Rules for SGX-Nasdaq Dual Listing Board

MAS and SGX have confirmed a raft of rule changes to align with US standards, paving the way for the new board's launch in mid-2026.

Nithya Subramanian

01 May 2026•4 min read

APRA Demands ‘Step-Change’ in AI Risk Management

The regulator has warned that firms' governance, risk management and assurance practices are failing to keep pace with the rapid adoption of AI.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

30 Apr 2026•4 min read

US Targets Iran ‘Shadow Banking’ Network, Sanctions HK Firms

The action designates 35 entities and individuals, including several in Hong Kong, and warns financial institutions of risks tied to Chinese refineries.

Manesh Samtani

29 Apr 2026•3 min read

US Sanctions Chinese Refiner, Targets Iran’s Crypto Reserves

OFAC designated a major Chinese refinery and dozens of shipping firms for facilitating Iranian oil sales, while also freezing USD 344 million in crypto assets.

Manesh Samtani

30 Apr 2026•3 min read

India, Japan Scrutinise Anthropic’s ‘Mythos’ AI Model Over Cyber Risks

Regulators from India, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and Korea are among those holding talks with banks amid fears the advanced AI could accelerate cyberattacks.

Nithya Subramanian

30 Apr 2026•4 min read

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