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PEPs & Sanctions
EU Proposes Sanctions on Two Chinese Banks over Russia Trade Links
14/06/2025
The EU has proposed sanctions on two small regional Chinese banks as part of the 18th package of sanctions against Russia.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Japan FSA Highlights Increase in Internet Banking Fraud
12/06/2025
FSA released data on the state of fraudulent activity involving banking services, highlighting increased internet banking fraud and compensation trends.

Structural Regulation
ECB, PBOC Sign MoU to Update 2008 Cooperation Agreement
12/06/2025
The MoU includes a framework for regular exchange of information, dialogue, and technical collaboration between the ECB and PBOC.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Sanctions Force Singapore Cargo Inspection Firm to Close
12/06/2025
US sanctions prompted customers to cancel orders and banks to stop providing services, forcing CCIC Singapore to cease operations and lay off staff.

Cybersecurity
Taiwan Digital ID System Faces Scrutiny Over Security Flaws
12/06/2025
A lawmaker has called out the government’s response to the abuse of Taiwan’s digital ID system as inadequate.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
INTERPOL Operation Nets 20,000 Malicious IPs Targeting Financial Data
12/06/2025
Operation Secure targeted infostealer malware, disrupting cybercriminal infrastructure across Asia and leading to arrests and server seizures.

Market Abuse
Korea to Implement “One Strike Out” Policy for Market Manipulators
12/06/2025
Korea to permanently ban perpetrators of unfair trading, signalling a zero-tolerance approach to market abuse and enhanced investor protection.

Stablecoins
First PHP Stablecoin Advances Past Regulatory Sandbox Pilot
11/06/2025
Philippine fintech Coins.ph said PHPC is exiting the regulatory sandbox and is now positioned for broader adoption across multiple use cases.

PEPs & Sanctions
Five Nations Sanction Israeli Ministers, US Condemns Move
11/06/2025
UK, Canada, Norway, Australia and New Zealand sanctioned two Israeli ministers for inciting extremist violence and human rights abuses.

Liquidity Risk
RBI Discontinues Daily VRR Auctions as Bank Liquidity Improves
10/06/2025
The central bank is ending daily liquidity injections via VRR auctions in response to data showing that banking system liquidity is now in surplus.
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