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    ESG / Sustainability

    CSRC Targets 'Key Minority' with Stricter Corporate Governance Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

    The new rules, effective 2026, introduce full-lifecycle accountability for executives and stricter controls on remuneration and related-party transactions.

    Sanctions

    Cambodia’s Prince Bank Faces Bank Run Following US, UK Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

    A bank run has hit Cambodia’s Prince Bank and Thai authorities have launched a probe following massive US and UK sanctions against its parent group for alleged scam operations.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Publishes New Guidance Ahead of AML/CTF Reforms

    By Editors | 20/10/2025

    AUSTRAC has published new guidance for professions like lawyers and accountants ahead of their inclusion in the AML/CTF regime.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SGX, IDX Launch Cross-Border Depository Receipts Linkage

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

    The new initiative strengthens ASEAN capital market integration and expands investor access to Indonesian blue-chip stocks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Six ASEAN Payment Networks Partner for Common Cross-border System

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

    The Next50 initiative aims to unify regional retail payments through shared standards for digital and cross-border transactions.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BCBS May Re-evaluate Bank Capital Standards for Crypto - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2025

    BCBS Chair Erik Thedéen said the rapid growth of stablecoins could be a reason to review the rules, which were developed in 2022.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSB, IOSCO Find ‘Uneven’ Global Implementation of Crypto Regulations

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

    Reports from the FSB and IOSCO find inconsistent crypto rule implementation, creating arbitrage risks and complicating cross-border oversight of firms.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC to Get Additional Powers to Combat Crypto ATM Crimes

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

    New legislation will empower AUSTRAC to restrict or prohibit high-risk products and give banks new tools to disrupt money mule accounts.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan FSA Mandates Phishing-Resistant MFA for Online Brokers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

    New rules require default phishing-resistant authentication for key operations and ban login links in emails to combat rising fraud.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Announces Second Cohort of GenAI Sandbox Participants

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

    The cohort includes 27 use cases from 20 banks, with a focus on AI governance and using AI to test systems against sophisticated fraud.

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