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    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia to Develop "Science-Based" Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

    By Editors | 12/08/2025

    The Joint Committee on Climate Change also plans to issue guidance on new reporting rules and tackle persistent climate data gaps.

    Capital / Liquidity

    India Plans Credit Guarantees to Shield Small Firms from US Tariffs

    By Editors | 12/08/2025

    The government will offer guarantees for stressed loans as banks heighten scrutiny of exporters with US market exposure.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Imposes Restrictions on Mutual Fund Distributor Fees

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2025

    SEBI scrapped transaction fees while AMFI imposed a 12-month lock-in on commissions to curb mis-selling and protect investors.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Establishes New Code of Conduct for Stakeholders

    By Editors | 11/08/2025

    The FATF has introduced a new code to ensure integrity, professionalism, and respect among all its stakeholders.

    Fintech / Regtech

    StanChart, Animoca Brands and HKT Form HK Stablecoin Joint Venture

    By Editors | 11/08/2025

    The joint venture, Anchorpoint Financial, plans to issue a Hong Kong dollar-pegged stablecoin under the city's new regulatory regime.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan FSA Proposes EDINET Taxonomy Update, ISSB Integration Plan

    By Editors | 10/08/2025

    A draft 2026 taxonomy reflects recent rule changes, while a 2027 development plan confirms the future integration of ISSB sustainability standards.

    Fintech / Regtech

    KoFIU Launches Study on AML/CFT Standards for Stablecoins

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/08/2025

    The Financial Intelligence Unit has commissioned research to align with FATF standards ahead of the country's next phase of virtual asset legislation.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Releases Final Co-lending Framework Effective January 2026

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/08/2025

    The framework requires the lender to retain at least 10 percent of individual loan exposures on its books and clearly disclose roles and responsibilities to borrowers.

    Enforcement

    ASIC Charges Four for Laundering Scam Proceeds via Crypto

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2025

    ASIC alleges a former barrister and three others laundered proceeds from a sophisticated fake bond scam through offshore and crypto accounts.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Data Shows US Move to T+1 Settlement is Paying Off

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/08/2025

    APAC jurisdictions considering adopting a T+1 settlement cycle have new data showing the benefits of transitioning.

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