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    Sanctions

    US Hits Iran's 'Shadow Banking' Network With New Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2025

    The US imposed new sanctions on a network of companies, including many in Hong Kong, for facilitating illicit oil sales and funnelling funds to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

    AML / KYC

    New Zealand Authorities Launch New Anti-Scam Alliance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/07/2025

    The initiative establishes a formal structure for government agencies, banks, telcos, digital platforms, and consumer groups to share data about scams and shut them down in real-time.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBA Announces Participants for Next Phase of Digital Money Experiments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/07/2025

    The RBA says 24 innovative use cases ranging from local fintechs to major banks have been conditionally selected for the next stage of Project Acacia.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSB Finalises Toolkit to Curb Non-Bank Leverage Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025

    The FSB has issued new recommendations for authorities to monitor and control leverage in the growing non-bank sector.

    Enforcement

    Korea to Launch AI-Powered ‘One-Strike-Out’ System for Unfair Trading

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025

    A new joint task force will use individual-based surveillance and AI to freeze accounts, impose heavy fines, and ban manipulators from the market.

    Capital / Liquidity

    APRA Details Technical Rules for Bank AT1 Capital Phase-Out

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

    APRA has launched a consultation on specific amendments to eliminate Additional Tier 1 capital from its framework by 2027.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Australia First to Adopt Global Ethics Rules for Sustainability Assurance

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

    New standards mirror financial audit independence rules, creating a robust framework for practitioners and the use of external experts.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Proposes Overhaul of CIPS Rules to Bolster Risk Controls

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

    To support the yuan's expanding international role, the proposed regulations shift to principles-based oversight and give the system operator greater responsibility.

    Capital / Liquidity

    South Korea Finalises KRW 1.1 Trillion Debt Relief Package

    By Editors | 08/07/2025

    A supplementary budget will fund debt write-offs while a separate plan mandates lender contributions for a controversial KRW 2 trillion bad bank.

    Enforcement

    India to Upgrade Market Surveillance After Jane Street Ban

    By Editors | 08/07/2025

    SEBI will upgrade market surveillance after barring Jane Street, which has said it will appeal the market manipulation claims.

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