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India Launches Tokenised Bond Pilot After Successful First Issuance

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2026

SEBI and the RBI have launched the ‘Demat 2.0’ pilot, testing tokenised bonds with DLT and CBDC after a successful first issuance.

Alternative Markets

HKMA Issues Guidance on Sale of Private Market Investments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/09/2026

The HKMA has reminded registered institutions of their obligations when selling investment products with exposure to private market assets.

Resolution & Recovery

Singapore Tables Bill to Introduce TLAC and CPF Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/09/2026

New bill empowers MAS to set loss-absorbing capacity rules for systemically important financial institutions and aligns the AML/CFT framework with updated FATF standards.

China's Top Court Sets Rules for AI Disputes, Tackling IP and Liability

By Manesh Samtani | 09/09/2026

The Supreme People's Court has issued guidelines clarifying liability for AI-generated content, consumer rights, and intellectual property infringement.

PEPs & Sanctions

Australia Proposes Major Overhaul of Autonomous Sanctions Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2026

The government is consulting on a new sanctions framework that introduces a clear 'effective control' test and aims to significantly streamline compliance for regulated entities.

Cybersecurity

CPMI-IOSCO Publishes Toolkit to Support Cyber Resilience of FMIs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/09/2026

The toolkit, now open for consultation, offers guidance on bolstering FMI cyber resilience. CPMI-IOSCO also seeking views on managing third-party risks.

Capital Adequacy

China Deploys $54 Billion to Recapitalise State Banks and Insurers

By Mark Johnston | 08/09/2026

The move, funded by special treasury bonds, marks the first such capital support for state insurers amid growing financial system stress.

Structural Regulation

China Proposes Stricter Rules for Private Fund Fundraising

By Manesh Samtani | 08/09/2026

The draft rules raise investor entry thresholds, mandate look-through supervision, and introduce stricter compliance duties for fund managers and sales agents.

Reporting & Disclosures

HKMA Consults on Expansion of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/09/2026

The HKMA has launched a consultation on Phase 2B of its taxonomy, introducing transition pathways and a new adaptation framework.