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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan to Reclassify 105 Cryptoassets as Financial Products

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025

    The move would bring tokens like Bitcoin under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, introducing new disclosure rules and a potential tax cut.

    AML / KYC

    Experts Question Practical Utility of New FATF Terror Finance Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

    A new comprehensive FATF report on terrorist financing is a useful overview but lacks prioritisation and effectiveness analysis, experts say.

    AML / KYC

    Crypto Exchange Gemini Eyes Further Expansion in APAC Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

    Gemini is prioritising markets with clearer regulatory paths while localising products and navigating Asia's fragmented rulebooks, its APAC head says.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    MAS to Launch SGD Testnet for Live Tokenised Settlement Trials

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

    MAS will launch a Singapore Dollar Testnet for tokenised settlements and expand cross-border projects under Project Guardian and BLOOM to advance interoperable digital finance.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    MAS to Trial Tokenised Bills, Expand AI Initiatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

    MAS announced trials for tokenised MAS Bills settled in wholesale CBDC, finalised rules for stablecoins, and new AI governance initiatives.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Launches Live Pilot for Tokenised Deposits, Digital Assets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

    HKMA's new EnsembleTX project will test real-value settlement with major banks and asset managers, outlining a path to central bank money.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Consults on New AI Risk Management Guidelines for FIs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

    MAS proposes that FIs must maintain full AI inventories, conduct risk-materiality assessments and implement robust data, testing and monitoring controls across the AI life cycle.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Eases Client Interaction Rules for GBA Wealth Connect Scheme

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

    The SFC has unveiled enhancements allowing one-off client consent and remote product discussions to improve the cross-boundary investment programme.

    Fintech / Regtech

    GFTN Launches AI Research Intelligence Platform for Finance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

    ALFIN integrates verified data from global regulators, investors, and innovators to deliver explainable, analyst-grade insights.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ISSB to Set Global Nature-Related Disclosure Standards Based on TNFD Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/11/2025

    The ISSB will develop new rules based on the TNFD's work, which will pause its own guidance development.

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