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    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea to Embed Workplace Safety Risk into Credit and ESG Frameworks

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/08/2025

    Regulators will require banks to factor serious industrial accidents into lending decisions and mandate immediate public disclosure for listed firms.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Global Finance Groups Call for Pause on Basel Crypto Capital Standard

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

    Citing punitive and outdated rules, the coalition of industry bodies urges a recalibration to support responsible innovation and reflect the market maturity of DLT.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Insurance Authority Launches Initiative to Boost AI Adoption

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    The new programme aims to foster collaboration between insurers and tech firms, guiding responsible AI use to establish the city as a regional hub.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Indonesia Expands QRIS Network to Japan, Begins China Trial

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    The move marks the QRIS payment system's first expansion beyond the ASEAN region, with trials also underway to link with China.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Launches New Project to Help Supervisors Assess AI Models

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

    The BIS, HKMA, and FCA are developing a prototype to help supervisors assess the transparency and fairness of AI used by banks.

    Sanctions

    South Korea Approves New Regulations on Terrorism Financing

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    New rules effective from January 2026 will automatically apply to firms where designated persons own 50% or more or exert control.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Australia Proposes Draft Guidance for Corporate Climate Transition Plans

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/08/2025

    The draft guidance proposes to adopt the IFRS TPT framework, aiming to standardise voluntary corporate climate transition plans and align with global standards.

    Securities / Derivatives

    KRX Issues Proposed Rules for New Security Token Market

    By Mark Johnston | 18/08/2025

    Strict new rules on issuer capital, lock-ups, and trading raise questions about whether any products will actually be listed.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HKMA, SFC Issue Warning Against Speculation Amid Stablecoin Hype

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

    The HKMA and SFC have cautioned investors against irrational decisions based on speculation over stablecoin licensing, stressing a high bar for approval.

    Trending

    Korea to Extend Operating Hours of Securities Settlement System

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

    BOK's main settlement system will operate until 8pm from April next year to ease hurdles for foreign investors.

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