HKMA Warns of Looming AI and Green Finance Skill Gaps

A new joint report by the HKMA highlights critical skill shortages and calls on banks to prioritise collaborative upskilling to remain competitive.

Manesh Samtani

19 Aug 2025•2 min read

HKEX Details Reporting Rules for Stock Connect Programme Trading

The specifications outline file formats, submission procedures and validation processes for firms reporting programme and HFT to mainland exchanges.

Manesh Samtani

19 Aug 2025•2 min read

Australia Proposes Draft Guidance for Corporate Climate Transition Plans

The draft guidance proposes to adopt the IFRS TPT framework, aiming to standardise voluntary corporate climate transition plans and align with global standards.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

19 Aug 2025•3 min read

KRX Issues Proposed Rules for New Security Token Market

Strict new rules on issuer capital, lock-ups, and trading raise questions about whether any products will actually be listed.

Mark Johnston

19 Aug 2025•3 min read

SFC Imposes Stricter Custody Rules for Crypto Platforms

The SFC has mandated new custody standards for licensed virtual asset trading platforms, citing global security failures and inadequacies found in local reviews.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

15 Aug 2025•3 min read

Korea to Extend Operating Hours of Securities Settlement System

BOK's main settlement system will operate until 8pm from April next year to ease hurdles for foreign investors.

Manesh Samtani

19 Aug 2025•2 min read

Korea Rolls Out Real-Time Malware Alert System for FIs

Police will now share data on phones suspected of malicious app infections directly with banks to proactively block fraudulent transactions.

Manesh Samtani

19 Aug 2025•1 min read

RBI Committee Proposes AI Governance Framework for Financial Sector

High-level committee calls for mandatory board policies, AI audits, and public disclosures to govern the use of artificial intelligence.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

15 Aug 2025•2 min read