International

Securities / Derivatives

FSB Warns of ‘Triple Whammy’ Threat to Financial Stability

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

The FSB has urged G20 members to maintain vigilance over a potential crystallisation of multiple vulnerabilities stemming from the Middle East conflict

Securities / Derivatives

IMF Warns Middle East Conflict Elevates Financial Stability Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

The IMF’s latest Global Financial Stability Report highlights growing vulnerabilities in emerging markets and urges policymakers to strengthen oversight of nonbank lenders.

Market Infrastructure

G20 Agenda Must Address Supervision of Financial Industry 'Culture' - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

Report by Starling calls for a globally coordinated effort to modernise the supervision of culture at financial institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

GFMA Urges Regulatory Action on Digital Money in Capital Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

New GFMA report highlights progress in Hong Kong and Singapore but calls for greater cross-border coordination to avoid market fragmentation.

Fintech / Regtech

HSBC Completes Tokenised Deposits Pilot on Public Blockchain

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

The bank has simulated issuing its tokenised deposits on the Canton Network, a move demonstrating interoperability and testing public blockchain infrastructure.

Capital / Liquidity

Geopolitical Risk Drives Central Bank Pivot to Gold and Diversification

By Manesh Samtani | 14/04/2026

Annual survey of 101 central bank reserve managers reveals a significant shift in strategy, with a focus on portfolio resilience amid rising global tensions.

Fintech / Regtech

Regulatory Harmony Needed to Fully Unlock Digital Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 10/04/2026

Fragmented rules create operational hurdles and risks, even as institutional and private wealth demand in Asia accelerates, says Sygnum’s APAC CEO, Gerald Goh.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Quietly Positions Itself as Stablecoin Hub for China

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 09/04/2026

With licenses imminent, the city is betting it can lead in digital assets without sacrificing financial stability.

Enforcement

FBI Report Highlights SEA's Role in Causing Record Cybercrime Losses

By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2026

Report reveals record cybercrime losses in 2025, with organised crime groups in Southeast Asia and India-based call centres identified as key threats.