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    Anti-Money Laundering

    Experts Urge Overhaul of Risk-Based Approach, AML Enforcement

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

    At the Basel AML Index launch, speakers from the Wolfsberg Group and ECB called for better enforcement and a more proportionate risk-based approach.

    Tokenisation

    BIS Unveils Report on Tokenised FX Pilot for Cross-Border Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2025

    The PoC demonstrated that tokenised FX and settlement can be integrated with existing retail payment systems, paving the way for faster and more resilient cross-border transactions.

    Cryptocurrency

    Japan Publishes Final Working Group Report on Future of Crypto Regulation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

    The plans would bring crypto-assets under the securities law framework, introducing an insider trading ban and stricter rules for firms.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Taps Super Sector to Cover Compensation Scheme Shortfall

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

    The government will impose a special levy on super funds and other financial firms, sparking industry backlash over the precedent.

    Operational Risk

    APRA Proposes Easing Operational Risk Rules for Key Service Providers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

    The consultation seeks to exempt firms from some contractual requirements in CPS 230 for non-negotiable, market-mandated provider arrangements.

    Cryptocurrency

    Hong Kong Consults on Crypto Tax Reporting Framework, Stricter FI Penalties

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

    The plan includes mandatory registration for crypto service providers and financial institutions, with automatic data exchange scheduled to begin in 2028.

    Stablecoins

    ASIC Finalises Licensing Relief for Stablecoin, Wrapped Token Intermediaries

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

    New class relief exempts intermediaries from separate licensing and permits omnibus accounts for digital asset custody, building on earlier measures.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    China to Mandate Pay Cuts for Underperforming Fund Managers

    By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025

    China's fund industry body has issued draft rules tying pay to long-term investor returns, mandating co-investment and introducing clawback provisions.

    Capital Adequacy

    CSRC Outlines 'Differentiated Regulation' to Build 'First-Class' Investment Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2025

    The CSRC signals looser capital and leverage rules for top firms and stricter oversight for others to foster global champions.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korea to Bolster Crypto AML Rules, Introduce Account Freezing System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/12/2025

    KoFIU will strengthen cross-border rules and introduce a system to suspend suspicious accounts amid a crackdown on transnational crime.

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