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Cybersecurity
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.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption
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.

Reporting & Disclosures
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.

Model Risk
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

PEPs & 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.

Emerging Prudential Risks
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.

Credit Risk
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.

Credit Risk
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.

Credit Risk
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.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
South Korea Set to Enact Law Changes Targeting Illegal Lending
By Nithya Subramanian | 17/07/2025
Starting 22 July, Korea will nullify loan contracts with annual interest rates exceeding 60% and those involving coercion or exploitation.
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