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    Stablecoins

    Australia Unveils Draft Payments Law to Regulate Stablecoins, Digital Wallets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/10/2025

    The new framework will bring a wide range of payment service providers under a core licensing regime, levelling the rules for banks and tech firms.

    Trade Based Money Laundering

    Under Siege: Unmasking TBML Threats in Asia’s Complex Trade Systems

    By Bradley Maclean | 09/10/2025

    New whitepaper by Regulation Asia and LexisNexis Risk Solutions provides an analysis of the evolving TBML landscape and a roadmap to help FIs strengthen their defences.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Revamps Block Deal Framework, Hikes Minimum Trade Size

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/10/2025

    SEBI has increased the minimum block deal value to INR 250 million and adjusted the price bands and trading window timings to streamline large trades.

    Trading & Investment

    Fullerton Launches First Retail Fund Under MAS’ EQDP

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/10/2025

    The launch aligns with MAS’s strategy to deepen the domestic equities market, enhance capital efficiency, and improve long-term investor engagement.

    CBDCs

    Hong Kong Explores Enhancements for e-CNY Wallet

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2025

    Hong Kong authorities are discussing higher transaction limits and new use cases for the digital yuan pilot but have no firm timeline.

    Cybersecurity

    Cyber Threats and Regulatory Fragmentation Challenge FIs, Sibos Hears

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2025

    Sibos panellists discussed the dual challenge of evolving AI-driven threats and a complex global regulatory landscape, calling for greater collaboration and a focus on fundamentals.

    Payments & Settlements

    India Launches Foreign Currency Settlement System at GIFT IFSC

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025

    The new system allows IFSC Banking Units to locally settle USD transactions, cutting reliance on overseas banks and strengthening the hub’s global status.

    Payments & Settlements

    BNM Launches RENTAS+ to Enable 24/7 Interbank Settlement

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025

    The modernised real-time settlement system, enables continuous interbank fund transfers and reduces risks from the rapid growth of instant payments.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    MAS Clarifies Sanctions Scope After Russia-Linked Stablecoin Appears at Conference

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/10/2025

    The issuer of A7A5, owned by a sanctioned Moldovan fugitive banker and Russia’s state-owned Promsvyazbank, was featured as a sponsor at Token2049.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    GASA Urges Policy Action to Address 'Global Threat' of Scams

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/10/2025

    A new report finds over half of adults globally were targeted by scams last year, urging greater collaboration and provider accountability.

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