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APRA Revises Governance Proposals After Industry Feedback

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

APRA will extend proposed director tenure limits to 12 years and walk back plans for new board independence and pre-appointment checks.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Proposes Mandatory UTI for OTC Derivatives from April 2026

By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2025

The proposal aims to enhance market transparency and align with global standards for reporting over-the-counter derivative transactions.

Fintech / Regtech

China to Overhaul Cybersecurity Law to Regulate AI Safety and Ethics

By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2025

The proposed amendment adds a framework for AI, seeking to balance innovation with security, risk monitoring, and improved ethical standards.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Forms 9-Nation Alliance to Dismantle Financial Scam Hubs

By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2025

The 'Breaking Chains' operation will target virtual asset fraud and voice phishing syndicates based in Southeast Asia, with Interpol also participating.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Proposes Flexible IRB Pathway to Boost Bank Competition

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

APRA’s new framework offers a phased, more transparent process for internal ratings-based accreditation, responding to concerns from medium-sized banks.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Boosts Mobile App Security with New Portal and Global Partnership

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2025

The CSA has launched a pilot Safe App Portal and signed an MoU with the App Defense Alliance to strengthen mobile app security standards and public trust.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore to Unveil New Market Measures in November

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2025

MAS will unveil new market and regulatory measures including expanded equity fund appointments and listing reforms to deepen liquidity and help listed companies unlock shareholder value.

Market Infrastructure

Korea to Launch On-site Cyber Probes, Toughen Penalties for Breaches

By Manesh Samtani | 23/10/2025

New cross-ministerial plan expands government investigation powers and legally reinforces CEO responsibility for cybersecurity following a series of major hacks.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Deepens Cyber Defences with Intel Sharing and Tech Initiatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2025

Singapore will share classified threat intelligence with banks and infrastructure operators, while launching new initiatives to boost SME resilience, prepare for quantum threats, govern AI, and track ransomware.