MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

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    Fintech / Regtech

    UBS, Pictet Suffer Data Leak Following Cyberattack on Vendor

    By Thisanka Siripala | 20/06/2025

    Both banks said client information was not affected by the cyberattack on Chain IQ, only employee-related data.

    Market Infrastructure

    PBOC Signs MOU to Establish Yuan Clearing System in Turkey

    By Editors | 19/06/2025

    The MOU allows the PBOC to authorise designated commercial lenders to carry out yuan clearing services in Turkey, serving local financial institutions, businesses, and individual customers.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Lujiazui Forum: China Unveils Financial Opening Measures, e-CNY Push

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2025

    Shanghai to host “international operations centre” for the digital yuan. New measures announced to boost foreign investment.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    South Korea Launches Enhanced “MyData 2.0” Service

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/06/2025

    “My Data 2.0” incorporates seven improvements announced in April 2024 including enhanced consumer protections.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Shanghai, Hong Kong Agree 38-Point Action Plan to Deepen Ties

    By Editors | 19/06/2025

    The action plan includes specific measures such as jointly developing financial products and connecting Hong Kong’s FPS with China’s IBPS.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    “Perfect Storm” of Operational Risks Brewing: APRA Official

    By Thisanka Siripala | 19/06/2025

    APRA’s Chris Gower said geopolitics, cyber threats, and third-party reliance create operational resilience challenges for the financial sector.

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    Market Infrastructure

    AIA, Aegon Secure Approval for Shanghai Insurance Asset Management Units

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2025

    AIA and Aegon have gained approval to establish wholly foreign-owned insurance asset management subsidiaries in Shanghai. AIA Group and Aegon […]

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    Big Picture

    Banking Sector Reports Fall in Operational Risk for 2024: ORX

    By Editors | 18/06/2025

    ORX report shows banking sector operational risk losses down in 2024, but external fraud and digitalisation trends warrant attention.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Publishes Updated R.16 Standard on Payment Transparency

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2025

    The FATF said the will help combat fraud and illicit finance, balancing security with innovation and financial inclusion.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    DTIF Urges Malaysia SC to Adopt DTI Standard for Tokenised Products

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2025

    The DTI Foundation said the use of the ISO 24165 DTI standard in disclosures will enhance investor protection and market integrity.

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