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    AI Risk & Governance

    Taiwan FSC Consults on Agentic AI Security Guidelines

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2026

    The regulator has proposed a risk-based, zero trust framework to govern the deployment of agentic AI by financial institutions.

    Structural Regulation

    China Proposes Overhaul of Public Fund Rules to Boost Equity Investments

    By Mark Johnston | 14/10/2026

    The CSRC has unveiled the first major revision to public fund operation rules in 12 years, lowering establishment thresholds and curbing style drift.

    Payments & Settlements

    India Delays UPI Merchant Charges After Industry Pushback

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/10/2026

    The NPCI has moved the planned rollout to after Diwali following concerns over merchant costs, system readiness and the proposed fee structure.

    Trading & Investment

    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.

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