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Microsoft Battles Global Attacks Affecting SharePoint Vulnerability

By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025

The vulnerability has compromised government agencies and businesses worldwide and prompting urgent warnings from cybersecurity authorities.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Proposes Amendments to Strengthen Modern Slavery Act

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

Government consultation outlines a new enforcement framework, including financial penalties for non-compliance and expanded mandatory reporting requirements for large companies.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Consults on Product Labels to Combat Greenwashing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2025

Australia's government is seeking feedback on potential rules for the implementation of sustainable investment product labels to curb misleading claims.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Issues Updated Guidance on IRB Model Validation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2025

The updated guidance introduces stricter requirements on data architecture, conceptual model soundness, group-wide systems, and the use of external benchmarks

Sanctions

EU Adopts 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia

By Manesh Samtani | 19/07/2025

The package targets Russia’s shadow fleet and energy revenues, as well as two Chinese banks and a Russian-owned refinery in India.

Market Infrastructure

G20 Backs Central Bank Independence, Agrees Path on NBFI Risk and Tax

By Manesh Samtani | 19/07/2025

In a rare show of unity, G20 finance ministers issued their first joint communiqué since October 2024, stressing central bank independence.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Proposes Overhaul of Large Exposure Rules for Merchant Banks

By Editors | 18/07/2025

MAS plans to tighten large exposure limits to 25% of Tier 1 capital for merchant banks and refine related-party rules for all banks.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Rejects Rumours About Possible Establishment of 'Bad Bank'

By Editors | 18/07/2025

The HKMA has dismissed reports that lenders were discussing the establishment of a new vehicle to handle rising non-performing loans.

Capital / Liquidity

China Sets 'Red Lines' for Provincial Level Bad Debt Managers

By Editors | 17/07/2025

New nationwide rules impose strict risk limits and prohibit local bad debt managers from providing financing for hidden government debt.