HKMA to Expand Use of Granular Risk Data from Banks

Carmen Chu announced the results of HKMA's "Fintech Maturity Stock-take" exercise and plans to consult the industry on the development of a new data strategy.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

17 Jul 2025•2 min read

ASX Proposes New Clearing Liquidity Rules After Settlement Disruption

ASX has proposed new contingency planning rules following a 2024 settlement delay and expanded exemptions for G-10 banks.

Editors

17 Jul 2025•3 min read

Japan Cautiously Considering Move to T+1 Equities Settlement

FSA study group urges a cautious approach while monitoring regional peers, highlighting risks of settlement fails and time zone challenges for foreign investors.

Manesh Samtani

17 Jul 2025•2 min read

Taiwan to Permit 'Simplified' Brokerage Branches Amid Digital Shift

FSC to allow smaller, non-trading branches to cut costs and expand wealth management services as online trading nears 80 percent.

Editors

17 Jul 2025•1 min read

Shanghai Exchange Launches ‘Growth Tier’ for Unprofitable Tech Firms

New STAR Market tier for pre-profit tech companies goes live with 32 firms, featuring distinct delisting rules and enhanced investor risk warnings.

Editors

17 Jul 2025•2 min read

Japan FSA Proposes Mandatory Phishing-Resistant MFA for Brokerages

FSA released draft guidelines to combat online fraud, requiring stronger authentication and setting schedules for implementation.

Manesh Samtani

16 Jul 2025•3 min read

New FSB Chair Targets Non-Bank Finance, Stablecoins in First Priorities

Andrew Bailey calls for renewed global cooperation to tackle risks from private finance and digital assets amid rising geopolitical fragmentation.

Manesh Samtani

16 Jul 2025•2 min read

South Korea to Overhaul Rules on High-Risk Investment Sales

Regulators will mandate stricter investor assessments and ban certain sales tactics to prevent the misselling of complex financial products.

Editors

16 Jul 2025•2 min read