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OPINIONS & ANALYSIS

APAC's Paths on the CCyB Are Diverging

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

As global policymakers reconsider the role of the CCyB, regulators across the region are drawing different conclusions about how it should be used.

Firms Face ‘New Geopolitics’ of Sanctions Risk in Capital Markets

by Manesh Samtani

Industry experts say sanctions risk is now deeply embedded in capital markets, creating complex challenges for APAC firms.

Beyond Compliance: A Focus on Data Quality for MiFID II/R Reporting

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

With the focus increasingly on data quality rather than ticking boxes, DTCC's Michele Hillery stresses the need for keeping things consistent.

India’s Private Credit Boom Faces Pressure as Yields Compress

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

Regulators watch for risks as intensifying competition push lenders towards more liquidity-linked deals.

FEATURES

Hong Kong Details Five-Year Plan, 'Finance+' Strategy to Boost IFC Status

The government has initiated a public consultation on its inaugural five-year plan, outlining a shift to a more "catalytic role" to align with national strategy.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

16 Jun 2026•5 min read

Singapore Formalises Single-family Office Regulations

MAS has introduced a new framework for single-family offices, moving from bespoke exemptions to a formal notification process.

Nithya Subramanian

15 Jun 2026•3 min read

MAS Proposes Major Overhaul of Tech Risk Rules for Singapore FIs

The regulator has proposed stricter rules on data backups, system downtime, and a one-hour notification window for major IT incidents to bolster sector-wide resilience.

Nithya Subramanian

12 Jun 2026•3 min read

FSB Seeks Feedback on Global AI Framework for Financial Firms

The FSB has launched a global consultation on responsible AI adoption, outlining 12 sound practices for financial institutions.

Manesh Samtani

10 Jun 2026•4 min read

Hong Kong Unveils Action Plan to Boost Corporate Treasury Hub Status

Hong Kong has announced a ‘4T’ action plan, featuring a significant tax revamp, to attract more multinational corporate treasury centres to the city.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

10 Jun 2026•3 min read

Hong Kong Establishes Expert Group to Scale Tokenised Bond Market

The HKMA has brought together banks, legal firms, and tech providers to explore policy and regulatory enhancements for digital assets.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

08 Jun 2026•2 min read

Hong Kong to Mandate Enhanced Digital ID Checks for Banks to Fight Fraud

Financial regulators will require banks to integrate the government’s ‘iAM Smart’ digital ID for high-risk processes like remote account opening to combat sophisticated identity theft.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

05 Jun 2026•3 min read