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    Market Infrastructure

    Japan FSA Proposes Detailed Rules for Stablecoin, Crypto Intermediaries and Custody

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

    Draft rules create a new intermediary licence, introduce a self-trust option for asset custody, and set detailed conduct rules.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Sets Strict New Boundaries for Bank Custody Business

    By Mark Johnston | 17/12/2025

    New measures prohibit banks from funding investment products and providing guarantees, elevating oversight from self-regulation to binding departmental rules.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA Urges Banks to Bolster Defences Against 'High-End' Money Laundering

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

    The HKMA has identified weaknesses in how institutions handle sophisticated criminal schemes, urging enhancements in key control areas.

    Trending

    Bank of Korea to Accept Loan Assets as Emergency Collateral

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2025

    New facility aims to bolster liquidity backstops amid rising digital banking risks, expanding collateral beyond marketable securities.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong FSDC Lays Out Roadmap to Bolster Capital Markets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

    The FSDC proposes clearer listing paths, deeper liquidity and digital asset adoption to maintain the city's competitive edge.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASIC Mandates Major ASX Overhaul, Imposes Capital Charge

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2025

    ASIC imposes A$150m capital charge and forces board reforms after inquiry finds ASX prioritised profits over infrastructure stability.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Australia Proposes Overhaul of Business Registers, Director ID Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2025

    The proposed laws will link director IDs to company records, give ASIC new disqualification powers, and unwind a costly modernisation programme.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SC Malaysia Proposes Overhaul of Corporate Governance Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

    New discussion paper outlines reforms to strengthen board accountability, enhance disclosures and better protect shareholders.

    Enforcement

    AML Status Quo 'Broken', Requires 'Unthinkable' Change, Says Author

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2025

    Author Jeffrey Robinson argues that decades of AML policy have failed and calls for jailing 'gatekeeper' professionals.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US Court Sentences Crypto Founder Do Kwon to 15 Years in Prison

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/12/2025

    The South Korean national faces separate charges in his home country, with a potential prison transfer after serving half his US term.

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