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    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Proposes ETF Cross-Listing Scheme with South Korea

    By Editors | 13/07/2025

    Financial Secretary Paul Chan says the move would be a "convenient and immediate" way to boost market links amid growing Korean investor interest.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SSFA Launches Industry Guide on Applying Singapore-Asia Taxonomy

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/07/2025

    The new guidance aims to strengthen transition financing across Southeast Asia by offering practical, industry-endorsed solutions.

    Capital / Liquidity

    BCBS Flags Bank-NBFI Risks, Puts Synthetic Risk Transfers Under Scrutiny

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2025

    New BIS report warns of growing interconnections and mutual dependence, highlighting the need for better data and signalling a probe into complex risk instruments.

    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.

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