Regulation Asia

OPINIONS & ANALYSIS

APAC Firms Face Significant Hurdles in European Shift to T+1

by Manesh Samtani

With the shift to T+1 set for October 2027, APAC firms face mounting operational challenges, especially in managing time zone differences and FX processes.

New IASB Model to Improve Accounting for Interest Rate Risk Management

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

Flexibility provided by the new ‘Risk Mitigation Accounting’ model may help financial institutions better navigate market uncertainty.

MAS Raises US Dollar Liquidity Concerns With Banks

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

Regulatory pressure and stresses in the market are prompting Singapore banks to reassess their US dollar liquidity positions.

India's Digital Stack: Turning Data Into Dollars for Asia's Unbanked

by Nathan Lynch

India's open-source tech stack has delivered bank accounts to almost a billion people, a model that Asia's emerging markets can emulate in their quest to foster financial inclusion and fight financial crime.

FEATURES

China Rapidly Aligning Derivatives Market with Global Standards: Experts

ISDA panel discusses rapid developments in China’s repo market, the adoption of margin rules for non-cleared derivatives, and opportunities for CGBs.

Manesh Samtani

09 Dec 2025•4 min read

Basel AML Index Offers New Guidance on Risk and Crypto as Global Progress Stalls

The annual index reveals a global drift to the middle on money laundering risk, with new guidance for firms on proportionate controls and virtual assets.

Manesh Samtani

09 Dec 2025•3 min read

China Declares RWA Tokenisation 'Illegal Financial Activity'

A joint warning from seven industry bodies clarifies the legal status of RWA and extends liability to domestic staff of overseas firms.

Mark Johnston

09 Dec 2025•2 min read

BCBS Consults on Mandatory Machine-readable Pillar 3 Data for Banks

The proposal aims to standardise quantitative disclosures to improve data accessibility and comparison, with a proposed 2029 implementation date.

Manesh Samtani

09 Dec 2025•3 min read

Korea Prepares New Legislation Targeting Surge in Voice Phishing Scams

Authorities will mandate new compensation rules and data sharing obligations for financial firms after voice phishing scam losses hit a record high.

Manesh Samtani

09 Dec 2025•3 min read

Australia Proposes Three-Tier Prudential Framework for Banks

The plan creates a new top tier for the largest banks and introduces transition periods to support competition and growth.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

09 Dec 2025•3 min read

MAS Flags Gaps in Recruitment, Monitoring of Financial Representatives

MAS review found weak due diligence, poor oversight and training gaps at financial advisory firms, prompting calls for stronger governance and controls.

Nithya Subramanian

05 Dec 2025•3 min read

APRA Finalises AT1 Phase-Out Plan, Toughens Bank Capital Rules

APRA confirms removal of hybrid securities from the capital framework, increasing capital minimums for major banks and altering leverage ratio rules from 2027.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

09 Dec 2025•3 min read

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