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Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong to Issue First Stablecoin Licences in Q1 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2026

The new regime will impose strict rules on reserves and risk management as the city builds out its digital asset ecosystem.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Finalises Rules for Dual Counter Designated Specialists

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/01/2026

HKEX has detailed new rules allowing dual counter market makers to register corporate clients as specialists for liquidity provision, effective 26 January.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Fines Six Financial Firms Including GIC for Naked Short Selling

By Manesh Samtani | 20/01/2026

The penalties are the first large-scale enforcement action since short selling resumed, signalling a zero-tolerance stance on illegal trades.

ESG / Sustainability

SFC Chair Calls on Listed Companies to Bolster Succession Planning Efforts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/01/2026

SFC Chairman highlighted ageing corporate boards as a key risk facing Hong Kong's listed companies, calling for succession planning to be treated as a core fiduciary duty.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Expands Joint Task Force to Combat Stock Manipulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2026

Authorities will create a second team within a multi-agency unit to enhance the detection and punishment of market abuse.

ESG / Sustainability

IESBA Kicks Off Global Dialogue on Firm Culture with Asia Outreach

By Mark Johnston | 13/01/2026

The ethics board has launched its "Viewpoints" to stimulate a six-month global consultation on a future framework for accounting firms.

Fintech / Regtech

KRX, Nextrade Tipped to Win New STO Licences in Korea

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/01/2026

The FSC's sub-committee has reportedly selected the two groups to run the new OTC exchanges, but the regulator says a final decision is still pending.

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HK Regulators in Talks on Cross-Sector 'Fintech 2030' Plan - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 06/01/2026

HKMA to work with securities and insurance watchdogs on a new five-year plan focusing on AI, data, and tokenisation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Fines Saxo Capital Markets Over Virtual Asset Product Control Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/01/2026

The SFC cites multi-year breaches in client suitability, due diligence, and platform controls for products improperly offered to retail investors.