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Capital / Liquidity

An Integrated Approach to Bank Liquidity Risk Management

By Manesh Samtani | 13/06/2025

Fernando Restoy advocates for an integrated approach to liquidity risk, combining enhanced requirements with central bank support readiness.

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FS-ISAC, Akamai Publish New Framework to Assess DDoS Defences

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/06/2025

New report introduces a five-level DDoS Maturity Model aimed at helping FIs benchmark their resilience and readiness to DDoS threats.

Fintech / Regtech

Financial Sector Must Act to Curb Rise in Child Identity Theft

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2025

A white paper from LSEG Risk Intelligence proposes several practical measures FIs can adopt immediately to protect children.

Securities / Derivatives

Regulatory Developments Shaping APAC Capital Markets: ASIFMA

By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2025

ASIFMA survey reveals rising confidence in APAC capital markets despite geopolitical headwinds. The findings suggest that regulatory clarity is key.

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BIS Bulletin Spotlights Benefits of Regional Integration in Asia

By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2025

BIS bulletin says Asia’s regional integration, supported by finance hubs in Hong Kong and Singapore, serves as a buffer against global fragmentation.

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Singapore Eyes Increased Connectivity to Boost Competitiveness

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2025

Minister Chee Hong Tat discusses Singapore’s push to stay competitive by strengthening trust, deepening regional links, and streamlining financial regulations.

Securities / Derivatives

Europe’s Move to T+1 Settlement Will Impact Firms Globally

By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2025

New report by Firebrand Research and DTCC reveals complexities of Europe’s move to T+1 settlement. Firms in Asia and elsewhere will face particular challenges related to automation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Stablecoin Law Sparks Mainland Interest in Using Hong Kong as Tokenisation Hub

By Editors | 05/06/2025

Citic Securities forecasts that Hong Kong’s stablecoin legalisation will help mainland firms push their initiatives forward and attract a tokenisation boom.

AML / KYC

UNODC Flags Money Laundering Risks as Drug Crimes Surge in Asia

By Thisanka Siripala | 05/06/2025

Drug trafficking networks are increasingly turning to underground banking and digital platforms to launder drug proceeds.