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    AML / KYC

    Singapore Appoints Deloitte to Liquidate Assets in SG$3b Money Laundering Case

    By Editors | 13/08/2025

    The move follows the imposition of millions in penalties on financial institutions and a raft of new AML legislation.

    Sanctions

    US Sanctions Hong Kong Firms Over DRC Conflict Minerals Trade

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

    Two Hong Kong-based export companies have been designated for their alleged role in a supply chain linked to an armed group.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia to Develop "Science-Based" Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

    By Editors | 12/08/2025

    The Joint Committee on Climate Change also plans to issue guidance on new reporting rules and tackle persistent climate data gaps.

    Capital / Liquidity

    India Plans Credit Guarantees to Shield Small Firms from US Tariffs

    By Editors | 12/08/2025

    The government will offer guarantees for stressed loans as banks heighten scrutiny of exporters with US market exposure.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Imposes Restrictions on Mutual Fund Distributor Fees

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2025

    SEBI scrapped transaction fees while AMFI imposed a 12-month lock-in on commissions to curb mis-selling and protect investors.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Establishes New Code of Conduct for Stakeholders

    By Editors | 11/08/2025

    The FATF has introduced a new code to ensure integrity, professionalism, and respect among all its stakeholders.

    Fintech / Regtech

    StanChart, Animoca Brands and HKT Form HK Stablecoin Joint Venture

    By Editors | 11/08/2025

    The joint venture, Anchorpoint Financial, plans to issue a Hong Kong dollar-pegged stablecoin under the city's new regulatory regime.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan FSA Proposes EDINET Taxonomy Update, ISSB Integration Plan

    By Editors | 10/08/2025

    A draft 2026 taxonomy reflects recent rule changes, while a 2027 development plan confirms the future integration of ISSB sustainability standards.

    Fintech / Regtech

    KoFIU Launches Study on AML/CFT Standards for Stablecoins

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/08/2025

    The Financial Intelligence Unit has commissioned research to align with FATF standards ahead of the country's next phase of virtual asset legislation.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Releases Final Co-lending Framework Effective January 2026

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/08/2025

    The framework requires the lender to retain at least 10 percent of individual loan exposures on its books and clearly disclose roles and responsibilities to borrowers.

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