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Cybersecurity

Hong Kong Launches Post-Quantum Cryptography Toolkit for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2026

The new toolkit aims to help Hong Kong's banking sector achieve full quantum readiness by the end of 2030.

Capital Adequacy

MAS to Ease Insurer Capital Rules to Boost Infrastructure Investments

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2026

The regulator has proposed lowering capital requirements and unveiled a SGD 30 million grant to encourage insurers to finance regional infrastructure projects.

AI Risk & Governance

SFC to Issue New AI Guidance as Agentic AI Adoption Surges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2026

The SFC will issue principles-based guidance for autonomous AI and introduce a new cybersecurity framework for licensed firms.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Expands Margin Collateral to Include RMB Bonds as SFC Cuts Funding Rate

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2026

Hong Kong’s listed derivatives clearing houses now accept Chinese government and policy bank bonds as non-cash margin collateral.

Trading & Investment

HKEX to Extend Derivatives After-Hours Trading Session from March 2027

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2026

HKEX will extend its derivatives after-hours trading session to 4:15 am from March 2027.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand SEC Consults on Digital Asset Derivatives Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2026

The SEC has proposed new rules allowing digital asset firms to offer derivatives linked to crypto and tokens.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Binance Halts Withdrawals After Suspected Multi-Billion-Dollar Hack

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2026

The exchange and major stablecoin issuers have frozen more than USD 2.5 billion in assets as security teams investigate suspicious wallet activity.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia Hits Star Casinos with A$260m Fine Over AML Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2026

The Federal Court has ordered Star to pay AUD 260 million for severe AML/CTF breaches.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI and Bank of England Sign MOU on Clearing Corporations

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/10/2026

The agreement establishes a framework for cross-border regulatory cooperation and information exchange regarding SEBI-recognised CCPs.