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    Cryptocurrency

    Japan Considers Allowing Banks to Hold and Trade Crypto

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/10/2025

    The FSA is reviewing rules to permit banks to hold digital assets, a move that could help to further integrate crypto into mainstream finance.

    Stablecoins

    China Directs Tech Giants to Halt Hong Kong Stablecoin Plans

    By Editors | 21/10/2025

    Mainland regulators intervened to assert monetary sovereignty, casting a shadow over Hong Kong's new digital asset framework and the e-CNY's role.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Hong Kong, Malaysia Adopt Global Sustainability Ethics Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/10/2025

    The jurisdictions are implementing IESBA standards for sustainability reporting and assurance, with regulators set to establish formal oversight frameworks for all practitioners.

    Climate Risk

    G20 Pushes Climate Adaptation Plans, Backs Carbon Data Model

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

    New SFWG report details principles for integrating resilience into transition plans and seeks to bolster carbon market integrity through data standardisation.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    CSRC Targets 'Key Minority' with Stricter Corporate Governance Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

    The new rules, effective 2026, introduce full-lifecycle accountability for executives and stricter controls on remuneration and related-party transactions.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Cambodia’s Prince Bank Faces Bank Run Following US, UK Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

    A bank run has hit Cambodia’s Prince Bank and Thai authorities have launched a probe following massive US and UK sanctions against its parent group for alleged scam operations.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Publishes New Guidance Ahead of AML/CTF Reforms

    By Editors | 20/10/2025

    AUSTRAC has published new guidance for professions like lawyers and accountants ahead of their inclusion in the AML/CTF regime.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX, IDX Launch Cross-Border Depository Receipts Linkage

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

    The new initiative strengthens ASEAN capital market integration and expands investor access to Indonesian blue-chip stocks.

    Payments & Settlements

    Six ASEAN Payment Networks Partner for Common Cross-border System

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

    The Next50 initiative aims to unify regional retail payments through shared standards for digital and cross-border transactions.

    Capital Adequacy

    BCBS May Re-evaluate Bank Capital Standards for Crypto - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2025

    BCBS Chair Erik Thedéen said the rapid growth of stablecoins could be a reason to review the rules, which were developed in 2022.

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