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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/11/2026

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

    Operational Risk

    Hong Kong Advances Bill to Overhaul Banking Regulation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/11/2026

    LegCo has reviewed proposed banking amendments introducing intermediate disciplinary powers, holding company regulations, and a simplified two-tier system.

    Trading & Investment

    India: NSE International Exchange Extends Trading to 23.5 Hours at GIFT City

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2026

    The expanded daily operations is expected to provide global investors with near round-the-clock access across international time zones.

    Structural Regulation

    Singapore Consolidates IPO Review Functions Under SGX RegCo

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2026

    MAS will delegate prospectus review functions to SGX RegCO from January 2027 to streamline the public listing process.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Korea Unveils Roadmap for T+1 Settlement Transition by 2028

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/11/2026

    South Korean regulators have proposed a roadmap to shorten the securities settlement cycle to T+1 by 2028, allowing time for foreign investors to adapt.

    AI Risk & Governance

    MAS Launches Future of Finance Institute with AI Focus

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2026

    The initiative will develop industry capabilities, promote safe AI adoption and strengthen risk management across financial services through knowledge-sharing, AI development and governance.

    Tokenisation

    HKMA Advances Project Ensemble to ‘24/7’ Tokenised Settlement

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2026

    The HKMA has upgraded its Project Ensemble pilot to support round-the-clock interbank settlement using tokenised central bank money.

    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 Unveils Capital Reforms to Spur Insurers' Infrastructure Investments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2026

    The regulator is easing capital requirements and offering grants to help insurers finance Asia’s growing infrastructure and data centre needs.

    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.

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