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    Cryptocurrency

    Binance to Re-Enter Philippines via SEC Sandbox Partnership

    27/05/2026

    Binance is partnering with local fintech BlockShoals Technologies to operate within a regulatory sandbox, years after being blocked by authorities.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    IFRS and GRI Align to Streamline Sustainability Disclosures

    27/05/2026

    The IFRS Foundation and Global Reporting Initiative aim to reduce duplication for firms using both ISSB and GRI standards for their disclosures.

    RBI Forms Expert Panel on Quantum Computing Risks in Finance

    27/05/2026

    The RBI has formed a committee to assess quantum technology's impact and develop a security roadmap for the financial sector.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Myanmar Revamps Offshore Remittance Rules, Tightens AML Controls

    27/05/2026

    The CBM has issued new regulations for remittance firms, introducing stricter licensing requirements, enhanced AML/CFT obligations, and higher fees.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    ASIC Warns of Scammers Using Fake Crypto Trading Platforms

    27/05/2026

    The regulator has issued an alert about scams luring investors through messaging apps onto fraudulent crypto-asset trading platforms that feign profits.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Australia and UK Sign Pact on AI Safety and Security

    27/05/2026

    The agreement establishes a formal partnership to align on research, testing, and governance for frontier AI models, bolstering international cooperation.

    Credit Risk

    SBV Licenses Korean Firm as Fourth Credit Information Provider

    27/05/2026

    The SBV has licensed a subsidiary of South Korea's NICE Information Service, which plans to introduce advanced risk management systems.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Thailand Targets Lawyers, Accountants in Nominee Crackdown

    26/05/2026

    Thai authorities are tightening the screws on professional enablers, with a multi-agency taskforce now targeting lawyers and accountants suspected of facilitating illegal nominee structures.

    Alternative Markets

    Thailand's CMDF to Launch THB 1 Billion Private Equity Trust

    26/05/2026

    The fund will support growth-stage companies in key "new economy" sectors, building a pipeline for future IPOs and bolstering Thailand's capital market.

    Payments & Settlements

    Indonesia Expands Payment Links as Non-Dollar Trade Surges

    26/05/2026

    BI plans to connect its QRIS payment system to India, Hong Kong and Timor Leste, as local currency trade settlement volumes soar.

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