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Structural Regulation

Hong Kong SFC Overhauls Framework for L&I Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2026

The regulator has introduced a flexible leverage structure and enhanced disclosure rules to manage risks in the city's rapidly growing L&I products market.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Finalises Launch Details for New Five-Year CGB Futures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2026

HKEX has finalised the rules and operational arrangements for its new offshore renminbi interest rate product, which commences trading on 3 August.

Reporting & Disclosures

Singapore’s ACRA Proposes Mandatory Climate Disclosures for All Large Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/07/2026

New draft standards based on the ISSB framework will require all listed and large non-listed companies to report on climate-related risks and emissions.

Resolution & Recovery

HKMA Finalises New Rules on Bank Resolution Valuations

By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2026

HKMA has issued detailed rules on the valuation process for failing banks and the ex-ante capabilities firms must have in place.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo Unexpectedly Resigns

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/07/2026

Senior Deputy Governor Destry Damayanti has been appointed acting governor after the long-serving central bank chief stepped down, citing personal reasons.

Cybersecurity

Singapore Makes Boards Accountable for Cyber Resilience of Critical Infrastructure

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/07/2026

New rules make boards directly accountable for cyber recovery and introduce Singapore’s first legally binding cybersecurity code for cloud services.

Cybersecurity

Singapore, Thailand Ink Cybersecurity and Digital Fraud Pact

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/07/2026

The agreement formalises cooperation on information sharing, joint exercises, and competency building to combat rising cross-border digital fraud and cyber threats.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Police, US FBI Ink Pact to Combat Financial Crime

By Editors | 27/07/2026

The agreement formalises cooperation on tackling cross-border scams, cyber-fraud and money laundering, building on recent successful joint operations.

Trading & Investment

FSC Korea Brings Forward Stricter Rules for Leveraged ETFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/07/2026

The regulator has advanced the implementation of a higher, cash-only deposit requirement for single-stock leveraged products to curb speculative trading and market volatility.