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Conduct, Culture & Accountability

MAS Urges Banks, Insurers to Strengthen Complaints Management

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/10/2026

The regulator calls for broader escalation criteria, stronger root cause analysis and human oversight of AI as inspections identify gaps in complaint handling and customer-outcome assessments.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

MAS Mandates Anti-Scam Measures for Retail Brokers

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/10/2026

The guidelines require phishing-resistant 2FA, real-time trade and withdrawal alerts, suspicious activity monitoring and tools for customers to restrict compromised accounts.

Tokenisation

Malaysia Launches Platform for Tokenised Bonds and Sukuk

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/10/2026

BNM has introduced SSDS+, a distributed ledger platform integrated with RENTAS+ to facilitate round-the-clock tokenised securities settlements.

Sustainable Finance

HKEX Launches Green Equity Designation Programme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/10/2026

HKEX introduced the voluntary designation to help investors identify companies driving the low-carbon transition.

Structural Regulation

PBOC Proposes Stricter Rules For Interbank Bond Market Issuance

By Mark Johnston | 21/10/2026

The PBOC has issued draft rules to regulate interbank bond market issuance, targeting self-purchases and low-price underwriting.

Trading & Investment

China to Expand Futures Market With New Products and Stricter Oversight

By Mark Johnston | 20/10/2026

Chinese regulators plan to introduce new futures products, expand foreign access, and tighten market supervision during the next five-year plan.

Hong Kong SFC Gazettes Amendments to Investment Product Codes

By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2026

The regulator has gazetted revisions to five investment product codes, taking effect on 1 November 2026.

Trading & Investment

China Implements Selling Curbs and Buybacks to Stabilise Equities - Reports

By Mark Johnston | 19/10/2026

Regulators have introduced coordinated measures, including window guidance for insurers and state-backed purchases, to stabilise the stock market.

Payments & Settlements

MAS Proposes Mandatory FIDReC Membership for Payment Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/10/2026

The proposal would extend independent dispute resolution to customers of licensed payment service providers, including those seeking recourse over scam losses.