Category: Regulations
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MAS issues guidelines on AI risk management
On 7 October 2026, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) — the country’s central bank and integrated financial regulator — published a new rulebook aimed at governing how financial institutions build, buy and deploy artificial intelligence. The Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence Risk Management for Financial Institutions will become binding a year from now, leaving regulated…
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China healthcare crackdown enters new phase as new rules institutionalise compliance practices
China’s healthcare anti-corruption campaign, which gained national momentum in 2023, is entering a new phase as regulators shift from enforcement-focused actions toward a more comprehensive compliance framework for the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.
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China moves to close OTA loopholes as EV safety standards tighten
China’s electric vehicle sector is entering a new phase of regulatory scrutiny, with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) moving to prohibit automakers from using over-the-air software updates to conceal quality defects and circumvent safety oversight. The shift marks a significant expansion of regulatory reach, extending beyond traditional product inspections into supply-chain management…
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New regulation reshapes China bio industry as wild growth put on halt
Starting May 1, 2026, the State Council’s Order No. 818 formally takes effect — China’s first national regulation dedicated to clinical research, translation and application of biomedical new technologies, drawing both a clear “runway” and “red lines” for the industry.
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China’s mandatory PV standards to take effect as regulator clarifies export and compliance rules
Five mandatory national standards for solar modules are expected to reshape China’s domestic PV market, with enforcement of mandatory energy consumption and efficiency standards expected to begin on January 1, 2027, and module safety and nameplate labeling standards on June 1, 2027.
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Hong Kong confirms end-2026 deadline for crypto licensing bill
Hong Kong’s Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) has reaffirmed its commitment to introduce a long-awaited amendment bill by the end of 2026, establishing a comprehensive licensing regime for virtual asset (VA) services that will bring dealing, custody, advisory, and management activities under the full regulatory purview of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).
