Regulation Asia

OPINIONS & ANALYSIS

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

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

SFC Unveils Framework for Secondary Trading of Tokenised Funds

The new pilot framework allows SFC-authorised tokenised investment products to be traded on licensed crypto platforms, expanding retail investor access.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

30 Apr 2026•4 min read

MAS Proposes Prudential Rules for Use of Permissionless Blockchains

The regulator is consulting on a risk-sensitive approach that would allow certain permissionless cryptoassets to qualify for less punitive capital treatment.

Nithya Subramanian

30 Apr 2026•3 min read