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    Japan Considers Allowing Banks to Hold and Trade Crypto

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/10/2025

    The FSA is reviewing rules to permit banks to hold digital assets, a move that could help to further integrate crypto into mainstream finance.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China Directs Tech Giants to Halt Hong Kong Stablecoin Plans

    By Editors | 21/10/2025

    Mainland regulators intervened to assert monetary sovereignty, casting a shadow over Hong Kong's new digital asset framework and the e-CNY's role.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong, Malaysia Adopt Global Sustainability Ethics Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/10/2025

    The jurisdictions are implementing IESBA standards for sustainability reporting and assurance, with regulators set to establish formal oversight frameworks for all practitioners.

    ESG / Sustainability

    G20 Pushes Climate Adaptation Plans, Backs Carbon Data Model

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

    New SFWG report details principles for integrating resilience into transition plans and seeks to bolster carbon market integrity through data standardisation.

    ESG / Sustainability

    CSRC Targets 'Key Minority' with Stricter Corporate Governance Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

    The new rules, effective 2026, introduce full-lifecycle accountability for executives and stricter controls on remuneration and related-party transactions.

    Sanctions

    Cambodia’s Prince Bank Faces Bank Run Following US, UK Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

    A bank run has hit Cambodia’s Prince Bank and Thai authorities have launched a probe following massive US and UK sanctions against its parent group for alleged scam operations.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Publishes New Guidance Ahead of AML/CTF Reforms

    By Editors | 20/10/2025

    AUSTRAC has published new guidance for professions like lawyers and accountants ahead of their inclusion in the AML/CTF regime.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SGX, IDX Launch Cross-Border Depository Receipts Linkage

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

    The new initiative strengthens ASEAN capital market integration and expands investor access to Indonesian blue-chip stocks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Six ASEAN Payment Networks Partner for Common Cross-border System

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

    The Next50 initiative aims to unify regional retail payments through shared standards for digital and cross-border transactions.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BCBS May Re-evaluate Bank Capital Standards for Crypto - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2025

    BCBS Chair Erik Thedéen said the rapid growth of stablecoins could be a reason to review the rules, which were developed in 2022.

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