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    ESG / Sustainability

    UNEP FI Updates Climate Target-Setting Guidance for Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2025

    The updated guidance expands scope to include capital markets activities and recommends that banks publish transition plans within 12 months of setting targets.

    Trending

    BNM Unveils 5-Year National Strategy to Strengthen Financial Literacy

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/10/2025

    NS2.0 focuses on inclusivity, digitalisation, empowerment, collaboration, and accountability to enhance financial inclusion, digital readiness and transparency across society.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Kicks Off Hackathon to Spur Data Sharing

    By Editors | 03/10/2025

    The HKMA and HKSTP have launched an event to foster bank-fintech collaboration on the new Interbank Account Data Sharing (IADS) framework.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Taiwan Launches Digital ID Hub with Seven Banks to Streamline Services

    By Editors | 03/10/2025

    New central platform allows customers to use a single digital identity across different banks, insurers, and securities firms.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Tenders for Advanced Threat Detection System

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2025

    The HKMA is seeking a solution to monitor encrypted traffic and automate responses to sophisticated cyber threats, including APTs.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Korea Launches KRW 16.4 Trillion 'Bad Bank' to Tackle Consumer Debt

    By Editors | 02/10/2025

    The 'New Leap Fund' will buy and write off delinquent loans from up to 1.13 million people, with financial institutions contributing KRW 440 billion.

    ESG / Sustainability

    UN, TNFD Launch Model Guidance for Exchanges on Nature-Risk Disclosure

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/10/2025

    The guidance provides a template for bourses to help listed companies report on nature-related risks and opportunities, aligning with the TNFD framework.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBI Overhauls Bank Rules on Credit Loss, Deposit Insurance and Rupee Trade

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/10/2025

    The RBI has announced a raft of new regulations to bolster bank resilience, incentivise risk management, and promote the international use of the rupee.

    AML / KYC

    US Expands Export Blacklist to Cover Affiliates of Sanctioned Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2025

    A new rule automatically applies US export controls to entities 50% or more owned by blacklisted firms, increasing due diligence burdens.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Opens ETF Options Market to Foreign Investors for Hedging

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2025

    Qualified foreign investors can trade listed ETF options on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges, but for hedging only.

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