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    Securities / Derivatives

    JPX to Revise Derivatives Guidelines to Guard Against Spoofing

    By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

    JPX will issue updated guidelines to help Osaka Exchange members strengthen their internal oversight of government bond futures trading.

    Market Infrastructure

    G20 Targets Debt, Regulation, and Climate Finance Gap

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/11/2025

    G20 communique outlines a comprehensive financial agenda, including MDB reform, crypto-asset regulation, and a USD 5.9 trillion funding need for developing nations' climate goals.

    ESG / Sustainability

    COP30 Climate Summit Concludes With New Adaptation Finance Goal

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/11/2025

    The agreement calls for tripling adaptation funds by 2035, but fails to strengthen fossil fuel phase-out language in the main text.

    AML / KYC

    Japan FSA to Step Up AML Dialogue with FIs Ahead of 2028 FATF On-Site Review

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2025

    The regulator is shifting focus from technical compliance to proven outcomes, requiring firms to establish robust verification and improvement cycles.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA Issues Guidance to Curb 'Overly Cautious' AML Checks on PEPs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2025

    The HKMA’s new 'Smart Tips' guidance clarifies rules for domestic and former PEPs, urging banks to adopt a more proportionate, risk-based approach.

    AML / KYC

    AML/CFT Officials Discuss FATF Work to Promote Financial Inclusion

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2025

    The FATF is encouraging simplified measures for low-risk customers and clarifying that over-compliance is counterproductive.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA Reports on AI Adoption Status in Transaction Monitoring

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2025

    The HKMA revealed high uptake following its September 2024 directive and announced new workshops on the use of AI and crypto-related risks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    ECB, RBI Move Ahead on Linking TIPS with India’s UPI

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/11/2025

    The ECB and RBI have approved the next phase of work to link its TIPS instant payments system with India’s UPI to make cross-border remittances faster and cheaper.

    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.

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