
Hong Kong and Singapore Deepen Banking Regulatory Ties.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding

UOB has established a tripartite partnership with China’s Hangfeng Bank and Shangao Holdings Group to enhance cooperation in green

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Philippines’ central bank, has introduced a new limit on large-value cash withdrawals

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has established a new Regulatory Review Cell (RRC), effective October 1, 2025, aimed

HSBC has established its second Quantum Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Singapore, following the first in the UK. This

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC) and its subsidiaries, including Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and SMBC Nikko Securities, have signed

Westpac has rolled out a new security feature called SafeBlock, allowing customers to immediately freeze all new transactions and

Hong Kong maintained its status as the world’s third-ranked financial center and held the top spot in the Asia-Pacific

Swift, collaborating with a voluntary coalition of 30 banks, is developing a new framework designed to bring greater transparency

Singapore’s fintech sector saw a significant revival in the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), attracting close to US$1.04
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