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Fintech / Regtech

MAS Completes Quantum Security Trials to Safeguard Financial Networks

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/09/2025

A proof-of-concept sandbox on QKD highlighted both benefits and gaps, with findings revealing the need for interoperability, stronger assurance, and international standards.

Capital / Liquidity

China Unveils CNY 500 Billion 'Quasi-Fiscal' Tool to Boost Investment

By Editors | 30/09/2025

The new policy instrument will see state policy banks inject equity capital into infrastructure and emerging industry projects to spur economic growth.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Launches Upgraded RMB Facility to Boost Offshore Yuan Market

By Editors | 29/09/2025

The new RMB Business Facility will replace an existing scheme, offering cheaper funding and longer tenors to support corporate use of the yuan.

AML / KYC

HKMA Consults Banks on Framework for Sharing Scam Losses

By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2025

The proposed framework aims to guide how liability is shared when customers are tricked into authorising payments to fraudsters amid a rise in such cases.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Launch 24-Hour FX Trading and Allow Foreign FIs to Participate Directly

By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2025

The move, set for next year, will allow direct offshore participation as Seoul seeks inclusion in a key global stock index.

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South Korea Forced to Scrap Financial Regulator Overhaul Plan

By Editors | 26/09/2025

The government has withdrawn a contentious plan to dismantle its top financial regulator, citing the need for stability amid economic challenges.

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China Launches Digital Yuan Hub to Drive Global Use in Payments

By Editors | 26/09/2025

The Shanghai-based centre will operate three new platforms for cross-border payments, blockchain services, and digital assets to boost e-CNY internationalisation.

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Singapore to Formalise Stablecoin Rules, Cautious on US Recognition

By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2025

MAS plans a public consultation on its own framework while monitoring US and European developments before seeking regulatory comparability.

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MAS Issues Guidelines for Digital Advertising in Financial Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/09/2025

The new guidelines, effective 25 March 2026, aim to raise conduct standards in digital financial advertising and curb misleading or deceptive marketing on social media.