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Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Freezes Over $300M in Assets Linked to Transnational Scam Groups

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2025

The action targeted securities and bank accounts linked to several interconnected networks, including Cambodia's Prince Group.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Finalises AT1 Phase-Out Plan, Toughens Bank Capital Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/12/2025

APRA confirms removal of hybrid securities from the capital framework, increasing capital minimums for major banks and altering leverage ratio rules from 2027.

Securities / Derivatives

APAC Firms Face Significant Hurdles in European Shift to T+1

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2025

With the shift to T+1 set for October 2027, APAC firms face mounting operational challenges, especially in managing time zone differences and FX processes.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Tightens AML Framework to Target Crypto, Transnational Crime

By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

Regulator to expand crypto travel rule, freeze suspect accounts, and extend AML duties to lawyers and accountants in a broad crackdown.

Fintech / Regtech

Australian Government Releases National Plan to Grow AI Industry

By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

The government will rely on existing legal frameworks and a new safety institute to manage risks, focusing on economic growth.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Unveils AI Roadmap to Ease Data and Infrastructure Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/12/2025

Roadmap sets out plans to simplify the use of pseudonymised data for AI training and clarify compliance obligations for 'high-impact' systems.

AML / KYC

China Regulators Tighten Customer Due Diligence Rules for FIs

By Mark Johnston | 02/12/2025

The new rules require FIs to implement stricter beneficial ownership and source-of-wealth checks, along with a ten-year record retention obligation.

Fintech / Regtech

India Launches New Platform to Give RBI Greater Payments Visibility

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2025

The 'Banking Connect' platform gives the RBI real-time visibility into net-banking fund transfers, replacing long reporting delays and tightening oversight of high-risk payment flows.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Updates CIS Code, Confirms New Financial Reporting Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

The MAS has confirmed that all existing authorised schemes, including REITs, must transition to SFRS(I) reporting to strengthen governance and disclosure standards.