Korea Announces Sweeping Package of Capital Market Reforms

Regulators will prohibit controversial spin-off listings, restructure the Kosdaq market, and impose tougher penalties for market abuse to tackle the 'Korea discount'.

Manesh Samtani

19 Mar 2026•4 min read

Global Fraud Summit Launches Taskforce Targeting Southeast Asian Scam Hubs

New INTERPOL taskforce and public-private partnerships aim to disrupt transnational fraud networks, with a focus on the APAC region.

Manesh Samtani

18 Mar 2026•3 min read

HKMA Urges Firms to Enhance Sanctions Screening Systems, Adopt AI

Thematic review found systems generally meet expectations. HKMA has highlighted good practices in governance, testing, and technology.

Manesh Samtani

17 Mar 2026•3 min read

HKEX Proposes Major Listing Rule Overhaul to Boost Competitiveness

HKEX has proposed sweeping reforms to its listing framework, aiming to attract more high-growth companies amid intense global competition.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

15 Mar 2026•4 min read

FSB and Industry Launch New Push on Cross-border Payments

Andrew Bailey says progress on the G20 roadmap is stalling, outlining new action plans for regulators and calling for industry leadership.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

13 Mar 2026•4 min read

New FATF Report Calls for Crackdown on Offshore Crypto Providers

New report outlines risks from offshore crypto firms and calls for coordinated global action from regulators and financial institutions.

Manesh Samtani

12 Mar 2026•4 min read

HKMA Directs Banks to Develop Strategic Plans for DLT, AI Adoption

HKMA has given lenders six months to devise board-approved strategic plans for adapting to new technologies.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

10 Mar 2026•2 min read

MAS Proposes Overhaul of Operational and Third-Party Risk Frameworks

New consultations aim to expand oversight to all third-party arrangements and enhance public disclosures for systemically important institutions.

Nithya Subramanian

09 Mar 2026•2 min read