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    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia to Expand, Enhance National Scam Response Centre

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/07/2025

    The expansion will bring the SC and Domestic Trade Ministry into the NSRC, and create 139 new positions within the centre.

    AML / KYC

    New Zealand Passes Law to Join Global Cybercrime Treaty

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2025

    The legislation enables authorities to issue 'preservation directions' to companies and aligns New Zealand with the global Budapest Convention.

    Enforcement

    AUSTRAC Closes 2022 Enforceable Undertaking with NAB

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

    AUSTRAC has cancelled the 2022 enforceable undertaking but says NAB must continue to improve its AML programmes.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKEX to Launch New Digital Issuer Platform Next Year

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

    HKEX says the new secure web-based portal will become the mandatory channel for issuer submissions, enhancing compliance and market transparency.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia SC Signals Shift to Mandatory Corporate Governance Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2025

    The SC is reviewing its corporate governance code, with a new version due in 2026 that could introduce compulsory requirements for listed firms.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ICJ Ruling Establishes Legal Duty to Protect Climate System

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2025

    The ruling finds that states have binding obligations to cut emissions, paving the way for reparation claims and increasing legal risks for polluters.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSC Korea to Introduce Tougher Measures Against Illegal Stock Trading

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

    The FSC proposed shifting from account-based to individual-centred monitoring and doubling fines for unfair trades, effective October.

    Market Infrastructure

    APRA Unveils Planned Reforms to Boost Banking Competition

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2025

    APRA has announced a new tiered framework and other measures to ease the burden on smaller banks.

    Enforcement

    ASIC Puts Bank Boards on Notice Over AI Risks and Governance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2025

    ASIC has warned that existing financial services laws apply directly to AI, placing the onus on boards to manage risks of consumer harm.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HKMA Warns of 'Frothiness' in Stablecoin Market, Signals Strict AML Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2025

    The HKMA will grant only a handful of stablecoin issuer licences initially and impose stringent AML rules amid concerns over market speculation.

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