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NZ Firms Back Climate Reporting Shift, Urges Australian Alignment

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2026

Submissions to the XRB show strong support for adopting international climate standards, though stakeholder views diverged on implementation timelines and industry-specific metrics.

AI Risk & Governance

Singapore Finance Sector Steps Up AI Adoption Amid Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/10/2026

AI adoption in finance and insurance reached 27.6 percent as regulators tackled risks spanning digital identity, market competition and fraud.

Trading & Investment

SGX Board Lot Cuts Take Effect, Lowering Retail Entry Costs

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/10/2026

From 5 October, investors can trade 11 higher-priced stocks in smaller lots, reducing the upfront cost of accessing Singapore-listed equities.

Trading & Investment

Vietnam, Singapore Exchanges Advance Depositary Receipt Linkage

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/10/2026

VNX and SGX will assess legal, operational and infrastructure requirements for DR products while regulators discuss digital asset oversight.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippines Strengthening Coordination on Anti-Scam Efforts, says GASA

By Manesh Samtani | 05/10/2026

The Philippines is working to establish a unified anti-scam centre to combat rising digital wallet fraud.

Cybersecurity

Shinhan Bank Faces Probe Following AI-Assisted Data Breach

By Editors | 04/10/2026

South Korean regulators have launched an emergency inspection into Shinhan Bank after an AI-driven cyberattack exposed the data of 25,000 customers.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

MAS Publishes Misconduct Reporting Templates Ahead Of 2027 Regime

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/10/2026

The new templates and guidance are aimed at helping financial institutions prepare for an updated misconduct reporting framework.

Structural Regulation

MAS Proposes Tighter Corporate Governance Rules for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/10/2026

Proposed changes would strengthen director independence, board composition and key appointment requirements while easing rules for lower-impact institutions.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Completes First IP Financing Sandbox Pilots

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/10/2026

Seven pilot cases have successfully completed credit approvals under Hong Kong's intellectual property financing sandbox, alongside a newly launched valuation support scheme.