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Market Infrastructure

China Adds AI Rules, Hikes Fines in Landmark Cyber Law Revision

By Manesh Samtani | 30/10/2025

The first amendment to China's 2016 Cybersecurity Law significantly increases penalties for breaches and introduces new governance rules for AI.

Market Infrastructure

China Signals Further Financial Opening, New FX Rules to Ease Trade

By Editors | 29/10/2025

Top officials announce plans to welcome foreign investment and will roll out nine new policies to streamline cross-border transactions.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Issues Additional Guidance on Climate Risk Management

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The HKMA is urging banks to adopt quantitative metrics, bridge data gaps, and embed climate considerations across all traditional risk types.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Pivots e-HKD to Wholesale Use After Retail Pilot Findings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The HKMA will prioritise wholesale applications for its digital currency after pilots showed tokenised deposits could offer similar retail benefits.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA Consults on Updated Guidance to Incorporate Crypto Capital Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

A consultation has been launched on a revised Supervisory Policy Manual that introduces a specific prudential treatment for cryptoassets.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Declares Fintech Push a Success, Pilots AI and DLT in Sandboxes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

The HKMA says 95 percent of banks have adopted fintech and that it is now advancing to the next phase involving innovation in GenAI and tokenisation.

Securities / Derivatives

Asia Taking Cautious 'Step-by-Step' Approach to Retail Private Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

Regulators speaking at the ASIFMA Asset Management Conference said they are developing risk-calibrated frameworks while grappling with liquidity, valuation, and investor education challenges.

Enforcement

South Korea, Cambodia Form Task Force to Combat Online Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025

The joint task force will focus on protecting Korean nationals from online scams run by organised syndicates in Cambodia.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong, Québec Sign Pact to Ease Cross-Border Fund Management

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

The agreement adds Québec to Hong Kong’s list of acceptable inspection regimes, simplifying market access for its asset managers.