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    BCBS, IOSCO Publishes Assessment of Global UMR Implementation

    The assessment finds no material issues with the rules, highlights success in increasing collateralisation, and provides insights into current market practices.

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    Rules vs Principles: New Research Quantifies Impact on Economic Stability

    by Manesh Samtani

    A new quantitative study shows rules-based regulation dampens volatility, but implementation quality matters more than the label for mature hubs.

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    APAC Firms Face Significant Hurdles in European Shift to T+1

    by Manesh Samtani

    With the shift to T+1 set for October 2027, APAC firms face mounting operational challenges, especially in managing time zone differences and FX processes.

    New IASB Model to Improve Accounting for Interest Rate Risk Management

    by Blake Evans-Pritchard

    Flexibility provided by the new ‘Risk Mitigation Accounting’ model may help financial institutions better navigate market uncertainty.

    MAS Raises US Dollar Liquidity Concerns With Banks

    by Blake Evans-Pritchard

    Regulatory pressure and stresses in the market are prompting Singapore banks to reassess their US dollar liquidity positions.

    FEATURES

    BCBS, IOSCO Publishes Assessment of Global UMR Implementation

    The assessment finds no material issues with the rules, highlights success in increasing collateralisation, and provides insights into current market practices.

    Manesh Samtani

    15 Dec 2025•3 min read

    FATF Praises AML Reforms in New Mutual Evaluation Report for Malaysia

    Malaysia is praised for post-1MDB reforms but must now increase convictions and strengthen sanctions under a three-year action plan.

    Manesh Samtani

    12 Dec 2025•4 min read

    BIS Unveils Report on Tokenised FX Pilot for Cross-Border Payments

    The PoC demonstrated that tokenised FX and settlement can be integrated with existing retail payment systems, paving the way for faster and more resilient cross-border transactions.

    Nithya Subramanian

    12 Dec 2025•2 min read

    Hong Kong Consults on Crypto Tax Reporting Framework, Stricter FI Penalties

    The plan includes mandatory registration for crypto service providers and financial institutions, with automatic data exchange scheduled to begin in 2028.

    Sanday Chongo Kabange

    12 Dec 2025•3 min read

    CSRC Outlines 'Differentiated Regulation' to Build 'First-Class' Investment Banks

    The CSRC signals looser capital and leverage rules for top firms and stricter oversight for others to foster global champions.

    Manesh Samtani

    12 Dec 2025•3 min read

    Korea to Bolster Crypto AML Rules, Introduce Account Freezing System

    KoFIU will strengthen cross-border rules and introduce a system to suspend suspicious accounts amid a crackdown on transnational crime.

    Sanday Chongo Kabange

    12 Dec 2025•2 min read

    RBI Unveils New Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives Framework

    RBI issues a unified rulebook allowing broader resident and non-resident participation to deepen market liquidity and internationalise the rupee.

    Nithya Subramanian

    12 Dec 2025•1 min read

    China Proposes Sweeping Overhaul of Listed Company Regulation

    The draft rules aim to tighten corporate governance, combat financial fraud, and enhance investor protection for the country's listed firms.

    Sanday Chongo Kabange

    12 Dec 2025•3 min read

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