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    Singapore Regulator Unveils Major Equities Market Reforms

    The Equities Market Review Group has proposed an SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge, a SGD 30 million “Value Unlock” package, and new EQDP managers.

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    The Great Bitcoin Freeze: How the DOJ Snatched $15bn from a Cambodian Crypto Empire

    by Nathan Lynch

    Amid the excitement about the DOJ's record $15bn bitcoin seizure from Prince Group one question still remains unanswered: how did US authorities obtain assets held in cryptographically secure cold storage wallets?

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    HKIFA Prioritises Deeper Mainland Connectivity, ETF Connect Reform

    by Manesh Samtani

    The HKIFA is pushing for greater investor education in the GBA and further reforms to boost cross-border fund flows.

    Lessons From Australia’s AT1 Migration Could Reignite Global Debate over Capital

    by Blake Evans-Pritchard

    Australia is so far the only market to have taken active steps to fully phase out AT1 bonds. But other jurisdictions are closely watching the progress.

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    Prescriptive Crypto Custody Rules May Create 'False Sense of Security'

    by Manesh Samtani

    Dea Markova, Director of Policy at Fireblocks, advocates for a technology-neutral 'defence in depth' approach over rigid hot and cold storage mandates.

    FEATURES

    Singapore Regulator Unveils Major Equities Market Reforms

    The Equities Market Review Group has proposed an SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge, a SGD 30 million “Value Unlock” package, and new EQDP managers.

    Nithya Subramanian

    20 Nov 2025•4 min read

    The Great Bitcoin Freeze: How the DOJ Snatched $15bn from a Cambodian Crypto Empire

    Amid the excitement about the DOJ's record $15bn bitcoin seizure from Prince Group one question still remains unanswered: how did US authorities obtain assets held in cryptographically secure cold storage wallets?

    Nathan Lynch

    19 Nov 2025•7 min read

    IOSCO Proposes Update to Fund Valuation Rules, Targeting Illiquid Assets

    IOSCO consults on 13 recommendations focusing on governance, conflicts of interest, and fair value for complex fund holdings.

    Manesh Samtani

    19 Nov 2025•1 min read

    Mekong Nations Target Cyber Fraud with New SIM Rules, Mule Account Database

    The agreement includes identity-verified SIM registration and a shared database of mule accounts to combat rampant cross-border financial crime.

    Manesh Samtani

    18 Nov 2025•2 min read

    Hong Kong SFC Mandates Stricter AML Controls to Combat 'Layering'

    The SFC expects firms to implement bank account registration, withdrawal holding periods, and enhanced monitoring to counter a new money laundering trend.

    Sanday Chongo Kabange

    19 Nov 2025•3 min read

    Taiwan Cabinet Approves Draft Law to Mandate FI, VASP Anti-Fraud Cooperation

    Amendments establish four mechanisms, including cross-industry data sharing and tech platforms, to combat financial crime.

    Mark Johnston

    19 Nov 2025•2 min read

    Japan to Reclassify 105 Cryptoassets as Financial Products

    The move would bring tokens like Bitcoin under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, introducing new disclosure rules and a potential tax cut.

    Sanday Chongo Kabange

    19 Nov 2025•2 min read

    JPX Mulls New Rules to Guard Against Crypto-Hoarding Firms

    The bourse operator is weighing new measures to protect investors after steep losses in listed “digital-asset treasury” firms.

    Mark Johnston

    19 Nov 2025•3 min read

    Podcasts

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Indonesia Tax Authority to Expand Data Access to e-Wallets and CBDCs

    By Mark Johnston

    Pakistan Amends Non-Bank Lending Rules to Boost Fintech, Inclusion

    By Mark Johnston

    BIS Report Spotlights APAC’s Influence on Global Fintech Policy

    By Manesh Samtani

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