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Capital Adequacy

HKMA Consults on Revamped Systemic Bank Framework

By Manesh Samtani | 03/09/2026

The consultation refines the assessment methodology for D-SIBs, introducing new indicators for substitutability and aligning more closely with Basel standards.

Anti-Money Laundering

G20 Calls for Priority Action on Crypto AML and AI Guardrails

By Manesh Samtani | 03/09/2026

Finance leaders have urged the FATF to enforce virtual asset standards as a priority and backed the development of principles for the responsible adoption of AI.

Trading & Investment

China Regulators Grant $6.8 Billion in New QDII Quotas

By Mark Johnston | 02/09/2026

SAFE approved the largest batch of outbound investment quotas since 2021, in line with stated plans to move to more regular issuances.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia Consults on Streamlining Financial Accountability Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/09/2026

APRA and ASIC are proposing to reduce FAR reporting burdens by removing requirements related to key functions and accountability map details.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Bursa Malaysia Consults on Final Phase of Securities Dematerialisation

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/09/2026

The exchange seeks to create a fully scripless environment by removing physical jumbo certificates and enhancing the role of issuers and registrars.

Sustainable Finance

Hong Kong Calls for Singapore Alliance on Green Finance, AI Rulemaking

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/09/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan urges a shift from rivalry to ‘co-opetition’ to set regional standards for finance and technology and boost Asia’s competitiveness.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea Mandates Stronger AML Frameworks for Financial Sector

By Editors | 01/09/2026

Regulators have directed financial firms to conduct regular risk assessments and bolster governance, launching a new multi-agency task force to oversee implementation.

Cybersecurity

FSB Chair Warns G20 of Systemic Cyber Risk from Frontier AI

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/09/2026

FSB chair Andrew Bailey has urged G20 leaders to address the financial stability risks posed by advanced AI models, highlighting cyber threats and market vulnerabilities.

Payments & Settlements

Singapore, Indonesia Launch Local Currency Settlement Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/09/2026

The central banks have operationalised a framework allowing bilateral trade and investments to be settled directly in rupiah and Singapore dollars.