Fintech / Regtech

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    AML / KYC

    Philippine SEC Outlines Reforms for Staying Off FATF Grey List

    By Thisanka Siripala | 05/03/2025

    A new digital registry will modernise how the SEC manages beneficial ownership data. The regulator will also tighten rules governing crypto firms.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia Announces Next Steps to Enhance CDR Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2025

    The Consumer Data Right regime will be expanded to non‑bank lending from mid‑2026 to promote greater competition and innovation in the market.

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    AML / KYC

    SC Malaysia and MCMC to Strengthen Anti-Scam Coordination

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2025

    The partnership will enhance cooperation by leveraging AI and enforcing measures more swiftly to protect investors and consumers.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMA Releases Results of 2023-24 Climate Risk Stress Test

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2025

    The Hong Kong banking sector demonstrates “strong resilience” against severe climate-related shocks under various scenarios, HKMA said.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Launches Centralised Database Portal for Corporate Bonds

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2025

    SEBI said the database will enhance transparency and facilitate informed decision making amongst investors and other market participants.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    SBV Seeks to Delay Digital Banks, Basel III Standards

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/02/2025

    The State Bank of Vietnam does not support the government’s plan to implement Basel III standards from 2026.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    China Issues Green Finance Implementation Plan for Banking, Insurance

    By Mark Johnston | 28/02/2025

    The green finance implementation plan is part of a broader strategy for China to achieve its peak carbon and carbon neutrality goals.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Euroclear, Digital Asset Launch ‘Tokenised Collateral Mobility Initiative’

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2025

    Euroclear is exploring how its experience in post-trade services can be extended into tokenised assets and digital collateral management.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    AliPay Allows American Express to Link Cards to Payments App

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025

    Amex members can now link their cards to the Alipay digital wallet, enabling them to make payments at merchants across the mainland.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong: Harnessing AI Amid Challenges and Opportunities

    By Bradley Maclean | 27/02/2025

    Hong Kong has made significant progress in promoting AI adoption and integration across FIs, but more opportunities for innovation and growth exist.

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