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Liquidity Risk

SFC Finalises Enhancements to Hong Kong Retail Fund Code

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2026

The SFC will implement regulatory enhancements to the code on unit trusts and mutual funds in November to align with international standards.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Treasury Warns Foreign FIs Over Iran Sanctions Evasion

By Manesh Samtani | 08/10/2026

OFAC has warned foreign financial institutions to immediately terminate business with Iran or face secondary sanctions without notice.

Cybersecurity

FSC Korea Delays Network Easing as AI Hacks Hit Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2026

The regulator has postponed plans to ease network separation rules following a wave of AI-driven cyberattacks targeting the sector, while introducing strict new fraud prevention mandates for institutions.

Stablecoins

HKMA and BNM Deepen Ties on Stablecoins and Cross-Border Connectivity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/10/2026

HKMA and BNM have agreed to strengthen bilateral collaboration across fintech, regulatory resilience, and capital markets.

Tokenisation

Korea Proposes Tokenised Securities Rules Ahead of 2027 Launch

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/10/2026

The FSC has unveiled draft rules for tokenised securities, setting capital requirements and retail trading limits ahead of a 2027 rollout.

Tokenisation

HKMA Publishes Project Ensemble Tokenisation Deliverables

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/10/2026

HKMA has released three foundational reports to advance the city's tokenisation ecosystem and digital settlement infrastructure.

Capital Adequacy

Basel III Nears Full Implementation Across BCBS Jurisdictions

By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2026

Three-quarters of BCBS jurisdictions have now published the full set of post-crisis Basel III rules, while almost all expect banks to apply them by April 2027.

Structural Regulation

Singapore to Review Tax Incentives for Family Offices

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/10/2026

Singapore is reporting faster onboarding times in private banking, while MAS considers tax exemptions for investment in digital payment tokens and insurance policies.

Reporting & Disclosures

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.