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Securities / Derivatives
SFC Eases Client Interaction Rules for GBA Wealth Connect Scheme
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025
The SFC has unveiled enhancements allowing one-off client consent and remote product discussions to improve the cross-boundary investment programme.

Fintech / Regtech
GFTN Launches AI Research Intelligence Platform for Finance
By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025
ALFIN integrates verified data from global regulators, investors, and innovators to deliver explainable, analyst-grade insights.

ESG / Sustainability
ISSB to Set Global Nature-Related Disclosure Standards Based on TNFD Framework
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/11/2025
The ISSB will develop new rules based on the TNFD's work, which will pause its own guidance development.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS, FCA Forge AI-in-Finance Partnership to Drive Responsible Innovation
By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025
Besides joint initiatives, the FCA will also establish first physical presence in Singapore, appointing a Financial Services Attaché at the British High Commission.

Securities / Derivatives
IOSCO Issues New Guidance for Regulators on Neo-Broker Risks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/11/2025
IOSCO has issued a final report with recommendations on PFOF, fee transparency, and IT resilience for online brokers.

Crypto / Digital Assets
US Authorities Strike at Southeast Asia’s Crypto Scam Networks
By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025
The DOJ and OFAC coordinate on new Scam Centre Strike Force and sanctions against transnational fraud rings

Securities / Derivatives
HKEX to Take 20pc Stake in HKMA’s CMU OmniClear Holdings
By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025
Partnership aims to build a major regional CSD and advance Hong Kong’s fixed-income ecosystem and status as an RMB hub.

Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Unveils Cyber Resilience Framework for Stock Market
By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025
The nine-pillar cyber resilience framework aims to bolster defences and reinforce investor confidence following the unauthorised trades incident earlier this year.

ESG / Sustainability
MAS Unveils TRACTION Report to Drive Asia’s Energy Transition
By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025
Final TRACTION report outlines how high-integrity energy transition credits can accelerate Asia’s move away from coal while ensuring energy reliability and social inclusion.

Securities / Derivatives
IOSCO Report Highlights Evolving Risks of Asset Tokenisation
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025
IOSCO has found that adoption is limited and risks are evolving, urging regulators to apply existing principles to the market.
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