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Structural Regulation

Singapore Consolidates IPO Review Functions Under SGX RegCo

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2026

MAS will delegate prospectus review functions to SGX RegCO from January 2027 to streamline the public listing process.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Korea Unveils Roadmap for T+1 Settlement Transition by 2028

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/11/2026

South Korean regulators have proposed a roadmap to shorten the securities settlement cycle to T+1 by 2028, allowing time for foreign investors to adapt.

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.