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    Fintech / Regtech

    FSC Korea Rejects All Bids for Fourth Internet Bank Licence

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2025

    The FSC found all four applicants unsuitable for preliminary approval, citing weak capitalisation, unclear shareholder structures, and inadequate funding plans.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HK Property Firms Propose HK$20 Billion Fund to Avert Crisis

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2025

    The CRECCHKI has warned that a 'vicious cycle' of bad loans and forced sales threatens systemic financial risk, proposing a fund to buy distressed CRE assets.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    India Mandates Cybersecurity Audits for All Crypto Exchanges

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025

    Cybersecurity audits will be mandatory for exchanges seeking registration with the FIU. CERT-In has been designated as the overseeing agency.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Introduces New Measures Against Scam Mules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2025

    The new framework to be implemented starting next month aims to curb soaring scam losses by restricting financial and mobile access for individuals facilitating fraud.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS to Promote Tokenisation, AI while Safeguarding Stability

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

    MAS will also back digital innovation and Asia’s low-carbon transition, while ensuring robust supervision in the financial system, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.

    AML / KYC

    Chinese Authorities Issue New AML Rules for Accounting Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/09/2025

    China has expanded its AML framework, requiring accounting firms to conduct customer due diligence and report suspicious transactions.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Rolls Out Stricter Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Rules

    By Editors | 16/09/2025

    The new rules, effective 1 November, establish strict, tiered deadlines and specific financial and data-loss thresholds.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKMA Revises Supervisory Guide on Visiting Finance Professionals

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2025

    HKMA extends the permissible engagement period for itinerant professionals to 45 days and consolidates rules for fund depositaries.

    ESG / Sustainability

    China Issues Detailed Guidance for Voluntary Sustainability Disclosure

    By Editors | 16/09/2025

    New guidelines detail double materiality assessments and value chain reporting, while introducing a proportionality principle to ease the compliance burden.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong to Phase In Stablecoin Audit Rules Over 1-3 Years

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2025

    AFRC chief warns that rushing detailed standards for the nascent industry could "kill" it, signalling a cautious approach.

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