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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    OMFIF Report: Flawed Basel Rules Hinder Bank Adoption of Public Blockchains

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2025

    A global working group calls on regulators to abandon prescriptive architectural rules for blockchain and instead adopt a 'function over form' approach.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong SFC Flags Derivatives Rule Changes, Eyes Deeper China Links

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    The SFC is consulting on new capital and investor ID rules while planning for Southbound Swap Connect access.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong, Shenzhen Launch Action Plan to Build Global Fintech Hub

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    The plan details cross-border regulatory co-operation, data validation platforms, and new funding channels to deepen financial integration by 2027.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SGX to List Bitcoin, Ethereum Perpetual Futures

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/11/2025

    The new SGX contracts, tied to established crypto indices, aim to meet rising institutional demand in Asia for regulated tools to trade and hedge digital assets.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Unveils New Platform to Modernise Financial Crime Reporting

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025

    The new AUSTRAC Online portal aims to simplify compliance for over 17,000 regulated businesses, concluding a multi-year systems transformation.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia Issues Draft Rules for Open Finance Mandate

    By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

    BNM proposes phased-in data sharing requirements for banks, DFIs and e-money issuers starting in 2027.

    Trending

    Korea to Mandate Wider English Disclosure Starting May 2026

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

    New rules will expand mandatory English reporting for listed firms and require clearer disclosure of executive pay and AGM voting results.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ICMA Releases DLT Settlement and Custody Guidance under Project Guardian

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

    The two reports published as an addendum to the Guardian Fixed Income Framework outline DvP settlement approaches and custody insights for tokenised debt markets.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong SFC Mandates Stricter AML Controls to Combat 'Layering'

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

    The SFC expects firms to implement bank account registration, withdrawal holding periods, and enhanced monitoring to counter a new money laundering trend.

    AML / KYC

    Taiwan Cabinet Approves Draft Law to Mandate FI, VASP Anti-Fraud Cooperation

    By Mark Johnston | 18/11/2025

    Amendments establish four mechanisms, including cross-industry data sharing and tech platforms, to combat financial crime.

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