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OPINIONS & ANALYSIS

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.

Cybercrime Surges as AI-Powered Threats and Real-Time Scams Challenge Banks

by Nathan Lynch

AI-driven cyberattacks, real-time payment scams and “dynamic friction” were hot topics at this year’s Singapore Fintech Festival.

Following the Flow of Funds Behind Illicit DPRK IT Worker Threat

by Chandana Seshadri

Disrupting North Korea’s illicit IT workers requires a focus on both identity fraud and dismantling complex financial networks.

Australia Set to Reinvent AML Regulation for Gatekeepers

by Nathan Lynch

AUSTRAC is treating its long-delayed ‘Tranche 2’ reforms as an opportunity to bridge the divide between prescription and principles for 'gatekeeper' businesses.

FEATURES

MAS Issues Updated Guide for Tokenised Capital Markets Products

The guide sets out regulatory expectations for tokenised securities, stressing technology-neutral laws, disclosure of digital-asset risks, licensing needs, and obligations for intermediaries.

Nithya Subramanian

17 Nov 2025•3 min read

Malaysia’s SC Consults on Reforms to Market Segmentation Framework

The SC proposes higher profit bar for Main Market listings, flexibility for renewable energy listings and new rules to strengthen ACE Market’s role.

Nithya Subramanian

17 Nov 2025•3 min read

MAS Consults on New AI Risk Management Guidelines for FIs

MAS proposes that FIs must maintain full AI inventories, conduct risk-materiality assessments and implement robust data, testing and monitoring controls across the AI life cycle.

Nithya Subramanian

17 Nov 2025•4 min read

China's Capital Controls Fuelling Global Money Laundering Threat, RUSI Finds

A new paper finds Chinese Money Laundering Organisations are a dominant global force, but concludes there is no public evidence of Chinese state direction.

Manesh Samtani

17 Nov 2025•3 min read

SFC Eases Client Interaction Rules for GBA Wealth Connect Scheme

The SFC has unveiled enhancements allowing one-off client consent and remote product discussions to improve the cross-boundary investment programme.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

17 Nov 2025•3 min read

IOSCO Issues New Guidance for Regulators on Neo-Broker Risks

IOSCO has issued a final report with recommendations on PFOF, fee transparency, and IT resilience for online brokers.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

17 Nov 2025•2 min read

Bursa Malaysia Unveils Cyber Resilience Framework for Stock Market

The nine-pillar cyber resilience framework aims to bolster defences and reinforce investor confidence following the unauthorised trades incident earlier this year.

Nithya Subramanian

17 Nov 2025•2 min read

IOSCO Report Highlights Evolving Risks of Asset Tokenisation

IOSCO has found that adoption is limited and risks are evolving, urging regulators to apply existing principles to the market.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

17 Nov 2025•3 min read

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