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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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