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Supervision & Enforcement

China Initiates Review of Amendments to Banking Supervision Law

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The draft law aims to implement “look-through” supervision, enhance risk disposal measures, and increase penalties for misconduct.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysia to Launch New Scam Response Centre with Embedded Bank Staff

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

The new hub will house bank representatives to speed up fund freezes as the government signals further measures for financial institutions.

AI Risk & Governance

FSC Korea Details Sweeping AI Framework for Financial Sector

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

The FSC has launched AI support platforms and outlined plans to streamline data rules and issue new risk management guidelines for FIs.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Launches IP Financing Sandbox with Three Major Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

The initiative provides a risk-controlled environment for banks to test lending against intellectual property assets like patents and trademarks.

Capital Adequacy

FSC Korea Sets Out Sweeping Reform Programme for 2026

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

FSC Chairman Lee Eog-weon, outlining a three-pronged strategy focused on "Productive Finance", "Inclusive Finance", and "Trusted Finance".

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Formally Launches International Financial Centre Project

By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2025

The project will have hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, introducing new rules on capital flows, tax, and land.

Liquidity Risk

Korea Rolls Out Regulatory Relief for Banks to Boost Dollar Supply

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

The Bank of Korea and government will temporarily waive a forex levy and ease other rules to stabilise the won.

Payments & Settlements

Chinese Exchanges Finalise Foreign Access Rules for Bond Repo Market

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

New regulations detail the operational framework, access channels, and compliance duties for overseas institutions participating in exchange-traded repo business.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Interpol Convenes Asian Nations to Forge Anti-Scam Centre Strategy

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

A five-day meeting brought together Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines to learn from regional experts and develop national strategies against fraud.