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    AI Risk & Governance

    MAS Launches Future of Finance Institute with AI Focus

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2026

    The initiative will develop industry capabilities, promote safe AI adoption and strengthen risk management across financial services through knowledge-sharing, AI development and governance.

    Tokenisation

    HKMA Advances Project Ensemble to ‘24/7’ Tokenised Settlement

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2026

    The HKMA has upgraded its Project Ensemble pilot to support round-the-clock interbank settlement using tokenised central bank money.

    Cybersecurity

    Hong Kong Launches Post-Quantum Cryptography Toolkit for Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2026

    The new toolkit aims to help Hong Kong's banking sector achieve full quantum readiness by the end of 2030.

    Capital Adequacy

    MAS Unveils Capital Reforms to Spur Insurers' Infrastructure Investments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2026

    The regulator is easing capital requirements and offering grants to help insurers finance Asia’s growing infrastructure and data centre needs.

    AI Risk & Governance

    SFC to Issue New AI Guidance as Agentic AI Adoption Surges

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2026

    The SFC will issue principles-based guidance for autonomous AI and introduce a new cybersecurity framework for licensed firms.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEX Expands Margin Collateral to Include RMB Bonds as SFC Cuts Funding Rate

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2026

    Hong Kong’s listed derivatives clearing houses now accept Chinese government and policy bank bonds as non-cash margin collateral.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX to Extend Derivatives After-Hours Trading Session from March 2027

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2026

    HKEX will extend its derivatives after-hours trading session to 4:15 am from March 2027.

    Cryptocurrency

    Thailand SEC Consults on Digital Asset Derivatives Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2026

    The SEC has proposed new rules allowing digital asset firms to offer derivatives linked to crypto and tokens.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Binance Halts Withdrawals After Suspected Multi-Billion-Dollar Hack

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2026

    The exchange and major stablecoin issuers have frozen more than USD 2.5 billion in assets as security teams investigate suspicious wallet activity.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Australia Hits Star Casinos with A$260m Fine Over AML Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2026

    The Federal Court has ordered Star to pay AUD 260 million for severe AML/CTF breaches.

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