Market Infrastructure

Fintech / Regtech

Korea to Introduce Punitive Fines for Financial Cybersecurity Breaches

By Manesh Samtani | 03/08/2025

Regulators plan sector-wide inspections, blind penetration tests, and new rules to strengthen CISO authority following a major ransomware attack.

Market Infrastructure

China Eyes Capital Market Reforms and Targeted Stimulus

By Editors | 02/08/2025

Politburo holds off on major stimulus but pledges to boost capital market attractiveness and roll out targeted consumption support.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Flags Pension System Overhaul, Digital Finance Push in New Plan

By Editors | 02/08/2025

The 13th Malaysia Plan earmarks MYR 430 billion in public development funds, proposes a monthly pension option, and outlines a new venture capital roadmap.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Overhauls IPO Rules, Launches New Public Float Consultation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/08/2025

HKEX has finalised significant reforms to its IPO price discovery and allocation mechanisms, effective from August 2025.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Touts Stability in Business Report, Flags 'Property Connect' Talks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/08/2025

New government report details plans for wealth management, digital assets, and a potential 'property connect' that allows Mainland buyers to purchase Hong Kong property.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Stablecoin Licensing Regime Officially Takes Effect

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/08/2025

Hong Kong's new regulatory framework for stablecoins has taken effect, imposing stringent capital, reserves management, and AML requirements on issuers.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA to Launch New Governance Committee to Govern DCs

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

The new body will oversee rules for the committees that rule on credit events but will be strictly firewalled from the decision-making process itself.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Confirms Plans to Expand Family Office Tax Breaks

By Manesh Samtani | 01/08/2025

The expanded tax breaks will cover transactions in digital assets, emission derivatives/allowances, insurance-linked securities, loans, and private credit investments.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US Releases Crypto Policy Roadmap to Reclaim Global Leadership

By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2025

The report names Japan and Singapore among the key competitor markets, calls for a revisit of the BCBS crypto standards, and signals an intent to extend the reach of US AML rules.