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    Stablecoins

    HSBC Unveils ‘RedCoin’ Stablecoin for Hong Kong Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/10/2026

    HSBC has named its forthcoming fiat-referenced stablecoin RedCoin, planning a phased rollout focused initially on retail payments and consumer education in Hong Kong.

    Stablecoins

    Japan FSA Approves Stablecoin Pilot for Trade Settlements

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/10/2026

    The FSA has backed a pilot project to test the use of stablecoins for settling funds in trade transactions.

    Payments & Settlements

    Prohibition on Card Surcharges Takes Effect in Australia

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/10/2026

    Australia has banned debit and credit card surcharges, introducing strict transparency requirements and lower interchange fees for acquirers.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    BNM Explores Enhancing Fraud Compensation Framework

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2026

    Deputy Director Nor Halimaton said BNM is shifting towards proactive fraud prevention and exploring an expansion of the shared liability framework.

    Credit Risk

    China Introduces Mortgage Interest Subsidies for First-Time Buyers

    By Editors | 30/09/2026

    Regulators have launched a one-year mortgage subsidy programme to reduce borrowing costs for eligible first-time homebuyers across the country.

    Liquidity Risk

    China Adjusts Monetary Policy Tools to Direct Targeted Lending

    By Mark Johnston | 30/09/2026

    The PBOC has lowered its pledged supplementary lending rate and expanded relending quotas to support targeted sectors.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Imposes Secondary Sanctions on APAC Entities Helping Iran

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2026

    OFACA has sanctioned entities in Hong Kong, China, and Pakistan, warning foreign financial institutions of secondary sanctions risks.

    Credit Risk

    Australia Private Credit Forms Association Under Heightened ASIC Scrutiny

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/09/2026

    The Australian private credit sector is establishing a new industry association to improve transparency as regulatory scrutiny and market stress intensify.

    AI Risk & Governance

    US and China Establish AI Communication Channel and Trade Board

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2026

    The US and China have agreed to launch a bilateral AI dialogue and reduce tariffs on selected goods.

    Structural Regulation

    SFC and AFRC Expand Regulatory Cooperation Under New MoU

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/09/2026

    The SFC and the AFRC have signed a new agreement extending their joint oversight to licensed firms, funds, and virtual asset providers.

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