Tokenisation

Thailand Selects KuCoin for Launch of Tokenised Government Bond

31/08/2025

The THB 5 billion initiative aims to democratise access to sovereign debt for retail investors, with KuCoin joining a government-approved consortium.

Clearing & Post-Trade

RBA Board Criticises ASX 'Limited' Progress on Risk Management

30/08/2025

The Payments System Board flagged fundamental concerns with ASX's operational resilience and welcomed government plans for a stablecoin regime.

Tokenisation

Koscom Adds Seventh Partner for Korean Security Token Platform

30/08/2025

The collaboration aims to build standardised market infrastructure, reducing costs and enhancing stability for the developing security token ecosystem.

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBI Considers New Rules to Curb Risks at NBFCs

29/08/2025

The RBI is looking to harmonise rules for banks and non-bank lenders to reduce risks from complex and duplicate lending structures.

Stablecoins

Former PBOC Chief Pushes Back Against Yuan Stablecoin Proposals

29/08/2025

Former PBOC governor Zhou Xiaochuan has warned against the speculative risks and limited utility of stablecoins for China.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SFC Revokes Licences, Issues Lifetime Bans in $154M Fraud Case

29/08/2025

The SFC has banned senior managers for life over a coordinated scheme that misappropriated client funds through non-existent investment units.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Launches Toolkit to Bolster National Risk Assessments

29/08/2025

The new toolkit and updated guidance aim to help countries better identify and combat money laundering and terrorist financing threats.

Sustainable Finance

Net-Zero Banking Alliance Halts Activities After Mass Exodus

29/08/2025

The UN-backed climate group, hit by a political backlash in the US, will vote on abandoning its membership model after a wave of high-profile bank departures.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

HK AFRC Fines Deloitte HKD 1.9M in Landmark Mainland China Data Case

29/08/2025

The action against Deloitte and two partners, part of a wider crackdown, marks the first case using audit papers obtained via a cross-border pact with China.