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Market Risk

PBOC Overhauls Monetary Policy Framework, Shifts Focus to Overnight Rate

By Mark Johnston | 18/08/2026

The central bank is moving to a more price-based policy framework, establishing a new key interest rate anchor and promoting diversified loan-pricing benchmarks.

Payments & Settlements

China Rolls Out Nationwide Cross-Border Cash Pooling for MNCs

By Mark Johnston | 17/08/2026

The new framework offers a lower-threshold option for smaller multinationals, complementing an existing scheme for larger firms and simplifying fund management.

Cryptocurrency

Korea's Crypto Tax Faces Political Showdown Ahead of 2027 Launch

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/08/2026

The government is holding firm on its 2027 start date, while ruling party lawmakers are pushing for both a delay and a full repeal over fairness and capital flight concerns.

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.