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Cybersecurity

Taiwan Issues Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Guide

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2026

The FSC has released a detailed, risk-based roadmap for the industry’s transition to post-quantum cryptography, mandating a 2035 completion target.

AI Risk & Governance

Korea Finalises Detailed AI Rulebook for Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2026

Regulators have released detailed guidelines for AI, mandating a risk-based framework, human-in-the-loop for high-risk systems, and specific measures for financial stability.

Cybersecurity

IOSCO Report Finds SupTech No Longer Experimental, But Adoption Uneven

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2026

Global survey finds regulators are integrating technology into core supervision, but face significant funding, skills, and cybersecurity challenges.

CBDCs

HKEX and HKMA Pilot e-HKD for After-Hours Derivatives Margining

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/06/2026

Hong Kong is testing its e-HKD to solve a key timing issue, allowing clearing participants to post margin outside of regular banking hours.

AI Risk & Governance

China Issues AI Governance Rules for Banking and Insurance

By Mark Johnston | 19/06/2026

New guidelines require financial institutions to integrate AI risk into their overall risk management frameworks and ensure human oversight for high-risk applications.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes Overhaul of India’s Margin Trading Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2026

Proposals include higher broker net worth requirements, expanded funding sources, and revised exposure limits to strengthen risk management and enhance operational efficiency.

Structural Regulation

China Unveils Action Plan for Shanghai Offshore Finance Hub

By Mark Johnston | 19/06/2026

The plan sets a phased timeline, details pilot programmes to boost yuan use, and calls for coordination with Hong Kong.

PEPs & Sanctions

EU, UK, Canada Announce New Russia Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2026

New measures from the EU and UK focus on third-country circumvention, while Canada also targets Russia's war machine and shadow fleet.

Trading & Investment

CSRC Announces Reforms to Deepen HK Ties, Launch Active ETFs

By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2026

The CSRC has announced a raft of measures to open its capital markets, including new derivative products for Hong Kong and the introduction of actively managed ETFs.