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Cybersecurity

Hong Kong Flags Third-Party Cyber Risk After System-Wide Mapping

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2026

A joint exercise by four regulators finds no major new systemic risks but highlights concentration in certain third-party service providers, warranting closer supervision.

Capital Adequacy

New Zealand Finalises Bank Capital Rules After Industry Pushback

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2026

The RBNZ has amended its approach to farm and SME lending risk weights and introduced a transition period following industry consultation.

Cybersecurity

MAS Mandates New AI and Quantum Defences for Financial Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2026

The regulator is issuing new supervisory expectations and has formed an industry task force to combat emerging AI and quantum computing threats.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Myanmar Passes Anti-Scam Law with Death Penalty

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2026

The new law mandates rapid account freezes, data sharing through a centralised database, and life imprisonment or capital punishment for serious offences.

Trading & Investment

Korea Rushes Out ETF Curbs, Considers Portfolio Caps After Market Rout

By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2026

Regulators have raised cash deposit requirements and ordered firms to curb volatility, with a 20% portfolio cap under review.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Consults on Tiered Tax Regime for Corporate Treasury Centres

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2026

The proposed two-tier system aims to address industry "pain points" and enhance the city's appeal as a hub for multinational treasury operations.

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.