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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Australia Proposes Draft Guidance for Corporate Climate Transition Plans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The draft guidance proposes to adopt the IFRS TPT framework, aiming to standardise voluntary corporate climate transition plans and align with global standards.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.

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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.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Rolls Out Real-Time Malware Alert System for FIs

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

Police will now share data on phones suspected of malicious app infections directly with banks to proactively block fraudulent transactions.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Committee Proposes AI Governance Framework for Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

High-level committee calls for mandatory board policies, AI audits, and public disclosures to govern the use of artificial intelligence.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia Launches Cloud Computing Policy, Data Sovereignty Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

Malaysia’s new framework requires critical data to be stored in-country and calls for CSPs to develop tailored security guidelines that align with BNM's RMiT policy.

Sanctions

China Sanctions Two Lithuanian Banks in Retaliation for EU Measures

By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

The move bans Chinese entities from dealing with the two banks and follows EU sanctions on two Chinese lenders over Russia-related activities.

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RBI Mandates Continuous Cheque Clearing with Hourly Settlements

By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

The new system, rolling out from 4 October, will replace the current batch process and require banks to confirm cheques within hours or face deemed approval.