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Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Finalises ISO 20022 Trade Reporting Specifications

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/08/2025

Regulators published a revised technical guide for OTC derivatives reporting. Reporting entities must declare system readiness by 12 September.

Fintech / Regtech

Chinese Fintech to Launch Country's First Agricultural RWA Project

By Editors | 07/08/2025

CAC Fintech's strategic alliance with SFC-licensed Eddid Financial will focus on the tokenisation of agricultural assets, aligning with a mainland policy directives.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Addressing APAC’s Informal Crypto Market: P2P & OTC Trading

By Jessica Chuah | 05/08/2025

While informal P2P and OTC markets help to boost crypto adoption in Asia, they also fuel financial crime, writes Jessica Chuah.

Trending

Korea Launches Joint Task Force to Combat Stock Manipulation

By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2025

A new multi-agency team will enforce a "one-strike out" policy with tougher penalties and enhanced surveillance to root out unfair trading.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong SFC Calls for Rethink of 'Perfunctory' Director Training

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

The SFC's Chairman says tailored, group-based training is vital for board performance and to maintain the city's status as a global financial hub.

HKMA to Cut 2026 Budget, Freeze Hiring, Reports Say

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/07/2025

The HKMA will reportedly reduce its operating budget by 5 percent and halt new hiring, aligning with broader government austerity measures.

Enforcement

FSS Korea Initiates Disciplinary Action Over Fraudulent IBK Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

The FSS has sent a formal inspection opinion to Industrial Bank of Korea, marking the start of enforcement action in a major loan fraud case involving internal staff collusion and falsified documents.

Enforcement

Two Former Execs Arrested in Hong Kong for Manipulation, Corruption

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

A former executive director of an SFC-licensed brokerage firm is suspected of accepting advantages from a listed company's former chairman.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea to Introduce Tougher Measures Against Illegal Stock Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

The FSC proposed shifting from account-based to individual-centred monitoring and doubling fines for unfair trades, effective October.