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    ESG / Sustainability

    IESBA Eyes Global Culture Framework, Citing APAC's 'Leading Role'

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/01/2026

    The global ethics standard-setter is developing a new framework for accounting firm culture, seeing Asia as a critical region for feedback.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea to Permit Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs in Major Market Overhaul

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

    Regulators will also expand options products to boost covered-call ETF development and introduce new investor protection rules for leveraged products.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong to Review Listing Rules, Transition to T+1 Settlement

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

    Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlined a multi-pronged strategy to bolster market competitiveness, including developing new gold and RMB products.

    Trending

    Korean Lawmakers to Submit Digital Asset Bill by 17 February

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/01/2026

    The bill would set a KRW 5 billion capital floor for stablecoin issuers and proposes a stricter licensing regime for exchanges.

    Sanctions

    Nasdaq-Listed Firm Laundered Billions for Asian Scam Groups - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/01/2026

    A CapitalWatch report alleges that US ad-tech firm AppLovin served as a "laundromat" for illicit funds from criminal networks in China and Cambodia.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI, ESMA Sign Pact to End Dispute Over CCP Supervision

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/01/2026

    The agreement allows Indian central counterparties to re-apply for EU recognition, resolving a long-standing impasse over regulatory oversight.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HKEX and Brazil's B3 Forge Alliance on Carbon Markets, Sustainable Finance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2026

    The exchange operators will explore potential equity cross-listings and the development of new carbon and ESG products across Asia and South America.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HK SFC, UAE CMA Sign Pact on Cross-Border Digital Asset Supervision

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2026

    The agreement establishes a framework for information sharing and supervisory cooperation for digital asset firms operating in both jurisdictions.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA and PCPD to Launch Joint Bank Examinations to Combat Fraud

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2026

    The HKMA and PCPD will conduct joint risk-based examinations of banks' anti-fraud and data security controls amid rising deception cases.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SFC Sets Feb 2026 Deadline for Migration to New STR Platform

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/01/2026

    The regulator has mandated a transition to the new STREAMS 2 platform, detailing submission methods and a blackout period.

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