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Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Details Multi-Year Overhaul of Bank Data Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2026

The HKMA has launched GDR 3.0, a multi-year plan to replace template-based returns with granular, on-demand data submissions.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Overhaul Mandated After ASIC Report Finds Systemic Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

Independent inquiry finds that ASX prioritised profits over infrastructure, prompting regulators to impose a major overhaul to rebuild trust.

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Cambodia Passes Landmark Anti-Scam Law with Life Sentences

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

The new legislation introduces severe penalties for operators of online fraud centres in a bid to dismantle the country's cross-border scam industry.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Bans Rupee NDFs, Tightens Forex Rules to Curb Volatility

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

The central bank has prohibited non-deliverable derivatives and the rebooking of cancelled contracts to rein in speculation and stabilise the rupee.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Proposes Rule Amendments to Strengthen VASP Governance

By Mark Johnston | 02/04/2026

Proposed amendments will tighten entry requirements for virtual asset firms and expand the scope of the AML obligations.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Issues Guidance on Operational Resilience Good Practices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

The circular details best practices in ICT, cyber, and third-party risk management ahead of the May 2026 implementation deadline.

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SGX Announces Launch Date for APAC Government Bond Futures

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

The new USD-settled contracts are designed to provide a standardised tool for managing sovereign interest rate risk across five key markets.

Market Infrastructure

Korea Sets 2030 Deadline to Phase Out CD Rate in Major Benchmark Reform

By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

Regulators will accelerate the adoption of the KOFR risk-free rate while unwinding the CD rate and KORIBOR benchmarks.

Market Infrastructure

RBA to Ban Card Surcharges, Cut Merchant Fees from October

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

The RBA has finalised reforms to end card surcharging, lower interchange fees, and mandate greater fee transparency from October 2026.