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Structural Regulation

HKEX to Launch Digital Platform for Issuer Regulatory Filings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/06/2026

The new web-based platform will become the mandatory channel for regulatory submissions, with a phased rollout for issuers starting in Q4 2026.

Structural Regulation

MAS Amends Adviser Rules for Global Listing Board

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/06/2026

MAS has updated its business conduct notice for corporate finance advisers, introducing specific due diligence provisions for a new category of internationally-listed products.

AI Risk & Governance

BSP Issues Voluntary AI Governance Principles for Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/06/2026

The BSP has released guidance for FIs to develop their own AI governance frameworks, focusing on five key principles.

Market Risk

RBI Finalises Rules to Expand India’s Credit Derivatives Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/06/2026

New directions introduce total return swaps and credit index derivatives, aiming to deepen the corporate bond market and expand risk management tools.

AI Risk & Governance

MAS to Launch Finance Institute to Scale AI and Tokenisation

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/06/2026

MAS will establish a new institute to accelerate technology adoption, providing industry toolkits, sandboxes, and a knowledge hub.

Liquidity Risk

PBOC Set to Debut New Overnight Repo Tool for Liquidity Management

By Mark Johnston | 29/06/2026

The central bank will introduce a new tool to manage short-term liquidity, signalling a potential move towards an overnight policy rate.

Payments & Settlements

Singapore Charts Path for 'PayNow Gen 2' Payments Overhaul

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/06/2026

MAS and ABS have announced QR code interoperability, streamlined online checkouts, and new business capabilities to future-proof the nation’s instant payments infrastructure.

Anti-Money Laundering

Transparency International Finds Global FIUs Hamstrung by Data Gaps

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2026

A new report finds that while FIUs are key to fighting corruption, many lack the data, powers and independence to be effective.

AI Risk & Governance

RBI Proposes New AI Governance Framework for Financial Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2026

The draft guidance mandates a board-approved risk framework, independent validation of all models, and robust human oversight for AI systems.