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Cybersecurity

China Proposes Sweeping Cybersecurity Rules for Financial Sector

By Mark Johnston | 08/07/2026

Draft measures aim to unify cybersecurity standards, protect data, and introduce heightened obligations for critical infrastructure operators.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong Launches Gold Hub Bid with New Clearing System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2026

A new government-owned clearing house has begun trial operations, supported by policy initiatives and a direct link to the Shanghai Gold Exchange.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Officials Detail Next Steps for FIC Hub Ambition

By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2026

Officials discussed new platforms, expanded quotas, and enhanced risk management tools to implement the city's fixed income and currency roadmap.

Payments & Settlements

HKEX and CIPS to Bolster Hong Kong's Offshore RMB Infrastructure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/07/2026

Agreement will see HKEX’s clearing subsidiary apply for direct CIPS participation to enhance cross-border RMB settlement efficiency.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Proposes Reforms on Corporate Governance, AI Oversight

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2026

The SC is consulting on a shareholder litigation fund, tighter rules for family firms, and new board responsibilities for technology.

Anti-Money Laundering

Japan FSA Outlines Strategy to Combat Surging Financial Crime

By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2026

The regulator detailed its latest strategy for AML/CFT, urging firms to verify control effectiveness amid a significant rise in financial crime.

CBDCs

BOJ Advances CBDC Plans, Weighing Retail and Wholesale Tracks

By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2026

The central bank is now formally considering a wholesale CBDC and tokenised deposits, running in parallel with its ongoing retail digital yen pilot.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Launches Cyber Command to Enhance Banks' Anti-Scam Defences

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/07/2026

The new unit will facilitate the automatic, real-time exchange of data with financial institutions to proactively identify and suspend accounts linked to scams.

Market Data & Technology

HKEX Unveils Details for New China Government Bond Futures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/07/2026

The exchange has released contract specifications and trading arrangements for the futures contract, including fee waivers and a key data partnership.