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OPINIONS & ANALYSIS

Digital-First Firms Face Mounting Pressure as Scam Liability Shifts in APAC

by Manesh Samtani

As Asia-Pacific regulators impose stricter scam prevention and reimbursement rules, digital-first financial institutions must leverage technology to bridge resource gaps.

When Australia’s Banks Could Hold More Government Debt, They Bought Less

by Philip Keller

Australia’s liquidity rules show how eligible-asset choices shape demand. Stablecoin reserve rules raise a related question: who controls the assets and income behind digital money?

Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Ambitions Hinge on Cross-border Cooperation

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

Questions remain over how Asian regulators would coordinate supervision and respond to an issuer failure.

Granular Data Shift Raises the Stakes for Banks’ Data and Technology Architecture

by Bradley Maclean

Meeting the demand for granular and explainable data requires transitioning from tactical reporting fixes to integrated, intelligent architecture, participants heard at Regnology's RegInsights event.

FEATURES

MAS Sets Quantum-Safe Migration Timelines for Financial Institutions

MAS has proposed supervisory timelines requiring FIs to migrate critical systems to quantum-safe solutions by 2030 and complete the transition across all systems by 2034.

Nithya Subramanian

09 Nov 2026•2 min read

Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2026 – Results Announcement

Regulation Asia held its 9th annual Awards ceremony on 5 November 2026. Here we announce the winners in each category.

Editors

06 Nov 2026•5 min read

China Halts IPOs and Ramps Up Liquidity to Prop Up Stock Market

Chinese regulators have paused IPOs, eased buyback rules, and expanded central bank liquidity tools to stabilise markets following a severe October sell-off.

Mark Johnston

04 Nov 2026•3 min read

HKMA Launches Project SAGE to Regulate Agentic Finance

The HKMA has introduced a new initiative and expert group to establish governance frameworks for agentic AI.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

03 Nov 2026•3 min read

FATF Launches Targeted Virtual Asset Review; Warns Vietnam on AML Progress

The FATF has retained Vietnam on its grey list and announced new initiatives targeting scam compounds and uneven virtual asset regulation.

Manesh Samtani

02 Nov 2026•4 min read

HKEX Expands Integrated Fund Platform with Nominee Services

HKEX has launched the final operational phase of its integrated fund platform, enabling centralised fund distribution workflows.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

01 Nov 2026•3 min read

Singapore Proposes Corporate Governance Overhaul to Boost Board Quality

The proposals include a five-directorship cap, stronger board independence requirements and expanded disclosures on capital management, risk and remuneration.

Nithya Subramanian

28 Oct 2026•3 min read