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EU Proposes Three-Year Relief from FRTB Capital Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2026

European Commission consults on temporary measures to shield its banks from the full capital impact of new market risk rules.

Thailand SEC to Ease Licensing Rules for Crypto Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/04/2026

The SEC is consulting on rules allowing digital asset firms to offer derivatives without creating new legal entities, while strengthening oversight and conflict-of-interest controls.

Taiwan Eases Fund Concentration Limits for Heavyweight Stocks

By Mark Johnston | 26/04/2026

The move allows certain domestic funds to hold larger positions in single companies that dominate the local stock index, reflecting market realities.

South Korea Eases Network Separation Rules for SaaS Adoption

By Manesh Samtani | 25/04/2026

Financial firms can now use cloud-based software in internal networks, provided they meet strict new security controls and do not handle sensitive personal data.

Taiwan Launches Sovereign AI Project for Financial Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2026

A consortium of 16 financial institutions, backed by FSC, will develop a large language model trained on local laws to reduce reliance on foreign technology.

Structural Regulation

SGX RegCo to Mandate Pay, Dividends and Investor Relations Disclosures

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

The proposals aim to enhance corporate transparency and sharpen issuers’ focus on shareholder value creation, with new rules slated for a phased implementation from 2027.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong and Malaysia Exchanges to Collaborate on ETFs and Listings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

The bourses announced plans for a new cross-border ETF, dual listings, and Islamic finance products to enhance regional market connectivity.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US Sanctions Cambodian Banks in Crackdown on Scam Networks

By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2026

A Cambodian senator, two banks, and dozens of associated entities have been sanctioned for links to cyber-fraud and human trafficking operations.

Supervision & Enforcement

Hong Kong Imposes Record Fine on PwC Over Evergrande Audit Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

Regulators have imposed a record fine, a practice ban, and a landmark shareholder compensation scheme on PwC for "egregious" audit failures at the collapsed developer.