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OPINIONS & ANALYSIS

Regulatory Divergence Complicates Counterparty Risk Management for APAC Banks: Experts

by Manesh Samtani

The operational realities of SA-CCR and fragmented regulatory landscape are reshaping counterparty credit risk management, capital reporting, and derivative pricing.

Regulating Stablecoin Yields: Hong Kong and Singapore Approaches

by Philip Keller

As Singapore consults on stablecoin reserve income, Hong Kong’s recent rules highlight the debate over who keeps the yield.

European-US Divergence Upsets APAC SA-CCR Plans

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

Regulatory fragmentation on counterparty credit risk rules raises questions in APAC over capital and competitiveness.

Hong Kong’s Hedge Fund Sector Regains Ground

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

Tax reforms, stronger equity-market activity and renewed interest in China strategies are boosting Hong Kong’s appeal while Singapore remains a strong alternative for managers seeking stability and diversification.

FEATURES

China Announces Liquidity Backstop for Non-Banks Alongside Forex and ETF Reforms

Chinese regulators have announced a suite of measures including a new liquidity tool for non-bank institutions, expanded foreign exchange access, and active ETF approvals.

Mark Johnston

20 Oct 2026•4 min read

HKEX Sets Roadmap for T+1 Settlement Transition in 2028

HKEX targets a T+1 settlement cycle for the second half of 2028, providing the industry a longer preparation runway.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

19 Oct 2026•4 min read

HKMA Launches ‘ART’ Framework for Responsible AI Adoption in Banking

The HKMA has introduced a new regulatory framework and updated supervisory guidance to govern artificial intelligence adoption.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

19 Oct 2026•3 min read

IMF, World Bank, BOT Launch Global Blueprint to Combat Digital Fraud

The Bangkok Blueprint outlines 12 key policy considerations to help FIs and regulators tackle escalating cyber-enabled fraud.

Manesh Samtani

15 Oct 2026•4 min read

Regulatory Divergence Complicates Counterparty Risk Management for APAC Banks: Experts

The operational realities of SA-CCR and fragmented regulatory landscape are reshaping counterparty credit risk management, capital reporting, and derivative pricing.

Manesh Samtani

13 Oct 2026•7 min read

SFC, HKEX Officials Map Out Strategy to Further Deepen Market Liquidity

Speaking at an ASIFMA conference, SFC CEO Julia Leung and HKEX’s Gregory Yu outlined infrastructure and cross-border reforms to deepen market liquidity.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

12 Oct 2026•6 min read

MAS Issues AI Risk Management Guidelines for Financial Institutions

The guidelines set supervisory expectations for AI governance, third-party tools and risk-proportionate controls, with phased implementation from October 2027.

Nithya Subramanian

08 Oct 2026•2 min read