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Budget 2026: Singapore Pledges to Boost Equities, Startups, AI Adoption

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

Measures include multi-billion-dollar top-ups for equity market funds, expanded support for growth-stage startups, and a new national AI strategy.

Trading & Investment

MAS Expands Equity Market Development Programme to S$6.5bn

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

The move will allow MAS to back more asset managers investing in Singapore equities and deepen capital pools in the local market.

Trade Based Money Laundering

No Silver Bullet for Trade Finance Price Checks: ITFA Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2026

An ITFA paper details the complexities of detecting price manipulation, stressing a risk-based approach over a single transaction analysis.

Cybersecurity

Korea Launches Cybersecurity Assessment Framework for FIs

By Mark Johnston | 13/02/2026

The new four-tier assessment framework allows firms to self-diagnose security posture as network separation rules are set to be relaxed.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Launches International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

The financial centre will focus on capital markets, fintech, digital banking and new financial products to strengthen global capital connectivity and support sustainable economic growth.

Stablecoins

BNM Onboards Three Digital Asset Initiatives Under Innovation Hub

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

The three initiatives will test ringgit stablecoins and tokenised deposits, aiming to explore digital asset payments, settlement, and Shariah-compliant use cases in a controlled environment.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand Approves Digital Asset and Carbon Credit Derivatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

Thailand greenlights derivatives for digital assets and carbon credits, aiming to modernise markets, boost risk management, and support climate goals.

Trading & Investment

MAS Proposes Raising Share Financing Cap to Boost Market Participation

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

MAS has proposed the change after reviewing the existing framework and said the higher 90 percent cap would better support investor participation and market vibrancy.

Structural Regulation

China Ease Refinancing Rules for Tech, High-Quality Firms

By Mark Johnston | 11/02/2026

The new rules will relax restrictions on using funds for working capital and allow firms trading below their IPO price to raise capital.