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SGX Launches New Liquidity Window for Asian Bond Futures

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/10/2026

SGX is introducing targeted trading windows to build offshore liquidity and attract European and Indian asset managers.

Market Abuse

Hong Kong SFC Warns Against Dubious IPO Arrangements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2026

The SFC reported improvements in sponsor capacity but urged intermediaries to remain vigilant against manipulative IPO practices.

AI Risk & Governance

FSB Outlines AI and Stablecoin Risks Ahead of G20 Meeting

By Manesh Samtani | 13/10/2026

The FSB Board has urged global policymakers to address emerging risks stemming from AI and cross-border stablecoin arrangements.

AI Risk & Governance

HKMA Issues Practice Guide on Data Excellence for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2026

The HKMA has released a new guide to help authorised institutions strengthen risk data management capabilities.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

MAS Tightens Conduct Rules for Public Prospecting Activities

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/10/2026

MAS has introduced enhanced safeguards requiring financial representatives to obtain consumer consent before commencing sales pitches.

Tokenisation

HKMA and BOT Validate Cross-Border Tokenised Carbon Credit Settlement

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2026

A joint PoC by HKMA and BOT demonstrates how tokenised deposits and CBDCs can streamline cross-border carbon credit transactions.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Regulatory Fragmentation Elevates the Role of Market Infrastructure: CMU OmniClear

By Manesh Samtani | 12/10/2026

Interoperable market infrastructures are becoming critical for cross-border capital flows, CMU Omniclear's James Fok said at an ASIFMA conference.

Credit Risk

Malaysia Unveils New Financial Support Measures in Budget 2027

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/10/2026

Proposals include expanded SME financing guarantees, incentives for cross-border listings, basic credit cards, enhanced scam prevention and automatic retirement fund enrolment.

Tokenisation

IMF Identifies Key Hurdles Preventing Tokenisation from Scaling

By Manesh Samtani | 12/10/2026

Speaking at ASIFMA's conference, the IMF's Sally Chen warned that legal and regulatory hurdles must be addressed to safely scale the tokenised asset market.