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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    New Zealand Authorities Launch New Anti-Scam Alliance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/07/2025

    The initiative establishes a formal structure for government agencies, banks, telcos, digital platforms, and consumer groups to share data about scams and shut them down in real-time.

    CBDCs

    RBA Announces Participants for Next Phase of Digital Money Experiments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/07/2025

    The RBA says 24 innovative use cases ranging from local fintechs to major banks have been conditionally selected for the next stage of Project Acacia.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Finalises Toolkit to Curb Non-Bank Leverage Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025

    The FSB has issued new recommendations for authorities to monitor and control leverage in the growing non-bank sector.

    Market Abuse

    Korea to Launch AI-Powered ‘One-Strike-Out’ System for Unfair Trading

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025

    A new joint task force will use individual-based surveillance and AI to freeze accounts, impose heavy fines, and ban manipulators from the market.

    Capital Adequacy

    APRA Details Technical Rules for Bank AT1 Capital Phase-Out

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

    APRA has launched a consultation on specific amendments to eliminate Additional Tier 1 capital from its framework by 2027.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Australia First to Adopt Global Ethics Rules for Sustainability Assurance

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

    New standards mirror financial audit independence rules, creating a robust framework for practitioners and the use of external experts.

    Payments & Settlements

    China Proposes Overhaul of CIPS Rules to Bolster Risk Controls

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

    To support the yuan's expanding international role, the proposed regulations shift to principles-based oversight and give the system operator greater responsibility.

    Credit Risk

    South Korea Finalises KRW 1.1 Trillion Debt Relief Package

    By Editors | 08/07/2025

    A supplementary budget will fund debt write-offs while a separate plan mandates lender contributions for a controversial KRW 2 trillion bad bank.

    Market Abuse

    India to Upgrade Market Surveillance After Jane Street Ban

    By Editors | 08/07/2025

    SEBI will upgrade market surveillance after barring Jane Street, which has said it will appeal the market manipulation claims.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Warns of Evolving Terrorist Financing Risks, Gaps in Global Response

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2025

    New FATF report warns that 69% of countries are failing to prosecute terrorist financing effectively, as criminals mix new tech with old methods.

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