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Custody & Infrastructure

ASIC Consults on New Digital Asset and Tokenised Custody Platform Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2026

ASIC has proposed new standards and licensing guidance for digital asset and tokenised custody platforms.

Cybersecurity

Japan Tightens Cybersecurity Rules Following Widespread Data Breaches

By Editors | 15/10/2026

Japanese financial regulators and cybersecurity agencies have mandated stricter identity verification and third-party risk management following a surge in cyberattacks.

AI Risk & Governance

Taiwan FSC Proposes Guidelines Governing the Use of Agentic AI

By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2026

The regulator has proposed a risk-based, zero trust framework to govern the deployment of agentic AI by financial institutions.

Structural Regulation

China Proposes Overhaul of Public Fund Rules to Boost Equity Investments

By Mark Johnston | 14/10/2026

The CSRC has unveiled the first major revision to public fund operation rules in 12 years, lowering establishment thresholds and curbing style drift.

Payments & Settlements

India Delays UPI Merchant Charges After Industry Pushback

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/10/2026

The NPCI has moved the planned rollout to after Diwali following concerns over merchant costs, system readiness and the proposed fee structure.

Trading & Investment

SGX Launches New Liquidity Window for Asian Bond Futures

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/10/2026

SGX is introducing targeted trading windows to build offshore liquidity and attract European and Indian asset managers.

Market Abuse

Hong Kong SFC Warns Against Dubious IPO Arrangements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2026

The SFC reported improvements in sponsor capacity but urged intermediaries to remain vigilant against manipulative IPO practices.

AI Risk & Governance

FSB Outlines AI and Stablecoin Risks Ahead of G20 Meeting

By Manesh Samtani | 13/10/2026

The FSB Board has urged global policymakers to address emerging risks stemming from AI and cross-border stablecoin arrangements.

AI Risk & Governance

HKMA Issues Practice Guide on Data Excellence for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2026

The HKMA has released a new guide to help authorised institutions strengthen risk data management capabilities.