PEPs & Sanctions

UK Sanctions Two China-Based Firms Over Global Cyberattacks

12/12/2025

The UK sanctioned two China-based tech firms for global cyberattacks, underscoring rising state-linked cyber threats and escalating hybrid warfare concerns.

Anti-Money Laundering

India Cracks Down on Tax Evasion Linked to Virtual Assets

12/12/2025

India has intensified its crackdown on undisclosed crypto income, uncovering major tax evasion, tightening reporting rules, and expanding AML oversight of virtual asset platforms.

Reporting & Disclosures

Fiji Launches First Green Finance Taxonomy to Drive Investment

11/12/2025

Developed by the Reserve Bank of Fiji, IFC, and the Climate Bonds Initiative, with support from Australia, the taxonomy provides a science-based classification system to prevent greenwashing.

KYC & CDD

SEBI Eases Geo-Tagging Rules for NRIs Undertaking Re-KYC

11/12/2025

SEBI has relaxed geo-tagging and physical location requirements for NRIs completing re-KYC digitally, easing access while retaining safeguards such as GPS verification and anti-spoofing checks.

Tokenisation

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

11/12/2025

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.

Capital Adequacy

AMRO: Singapore’s Financial System Resilient but Faces External Shocks

11/12/2025

Singapore’s banking system remains robust, but AMRO warns that rising external risks, capital inflows and overseas property exposures require vigilance and targeted policy action.

Credit Risk

Indonesia Banking Body Backs OJK’s Call for Mergers Among Small Lenders

11/12/2025

The banking association says smaller lenders must consolidate to stay competitive, citing high risk levels and widening efficiency gaps that undermine long-term viability.

Trading & Investment

Thailand Launches Long-term Savings Scheme with Tax Benefits

11/12/2025

The TISA scheme is expected to not only boost personal savings but also strengthen Thailand’s capital markets.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bank Indonesia Steps Up Oversight After Alleged BI-FAST Fraud

10/12/2025

Bank Indonesia is working with OJK to ensure recovery measures and security enhancements in affected institutions, while urging public to continue using BI-FAST.