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Liquidity Risk

Japan Considers Using Fed Liquidity Facility for Yen Intervention

By Manesh Samtani | 17/08/2026

Japan is considering a new intervention tool as a senior US lawmaker demands justification for the recent joint yen-buying operation.

Cryptocurrency

Taiwan Proposes Crypto AML Rules, Sets Timeline for Travel Rule

By Mark Johnston | 17/08/2026

New draft regulations will implement the FATF's Travel Rule in two phases, following the recent enactment of a comprehensive VASP licensing law.

AI Risk & Governance

Korea Launches First AI Assessment Framework for Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2026

Korea's Financial Security Institute has developed a specialised framework to assess the safety and trustworthiness of AI in finance.

Trading & Investment

HKEX to Float Discussion Paper on Extending Trading Hours

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2026

HKEX is moving ahead with discussions on longer trading sessions despite broker concerns, amid growing competition from global peers.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea to Abolish Crypto Travel Rule Threshold, Tighten VASP Oversight

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2026

Regulators will expand the travel rule to all crypto transfers and impose stricter financial and operational requirements on virtual asset service providers.

Anti-Money Laundering

New Zealand DIA Adopts ‘Stewardship’ Approach to AML Supervision

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2026

Senior DIA official John Sneyd says the agency’s intelligence-led strategy is based on stewardship, partnerships, and a shared objective: defeating organised crime.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Consults on Allowing FPIs in Physically Settled Commodity Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/08/2026

The proposal aims to deepen liquidity by allowing foreign investors in deliverable contracts, subject to a backstop mechanism to prevent physical settlement obligations.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Proposes Revised Capital Framework for Derivatives Risk

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/08/2026

New draft rules introduce a revised CVA framework, aligning with Basel III and offering a simplified approach for some banks.

Emerging Prudential Risks

PBOC Unveils Five-Year Plan to Boost Global Yuan, Digital Currency

By Mark Johnston | 12/08/2026

The plan focuses on RMB internationalisation and financial opening-up, while embedding the interest-bearing e-CNY and mBridge platform into national infrastructure.