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    Cybersecurity

    MAS Mandates 2FA for All Online Financial Accounts, Tightens Exemptions

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2025

    MAS updates guidance to make two-factor authentication mandatory for all customers, shifting from a client-based to an access-based exemption model.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Japan Cautiously Considering Move to T+1 Equities Settlement

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/07/2025

    FSA study group urges a cautious approach while monitoring regional peers, highlighting risks of settlement fails and time zone challenges for foreign investors.

    Trading & Investment

    Shanghai Exchange Launches ‘Growth Tier’ for Unprofitable Tech Firms

    By Editors | 16/07/2025

    New STAR Market tier for pre-profit tech companies goes live with 32 firms, featuring distinct delisting rules and enhanced investor risk warnings.

    Sustainable Finance

    China Extends Green Finance Project Catalogue to Cover Loans

    By Editors | 16/07/2025

    The updated green finance catalogue unifies project standards for loans and bonds, expanding its scope to cover new industries.

    Payments & Settlements

    Australia Proposes Sweeping Reforms to Card Payments and Surcharges

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

    The RBA has unveiled plans to ban most card surcharges and slash domestic and cross-border interchange fees in a major industry shake-up.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore Penalises Law Firms Over Role in Money Laundering Case

    By Editors | 15/07/2025

    MinLaw has fined two firms and referred one lawyer for disciplinary action as part of a wider crackdown on professional enablers.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore Proposes to Bar Convicted Money Launderers From Directorships

    By Editors | 15/07/2025

    The proposed legal amendments also aim to enhance the regulatory regime for accountants and reduce the compliance burden for companies.

    Capital Adequacy

    SFC Consults On Capital Rule Overhaul for OTC Derivatives Dealers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

    The SFC is consulting on Basel III-aligned rules, creating new categories for dealers and introducing the first capital treatments for virtual asset derivatives.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    China Adjusts Insurer Assessment Model to Spur Longer-term Investments

    By Editors | 15/07/2025

    China has introduced a new "5+3+1" performance assessment model for state-owned insurers, aiming to reduce short-term pressures and guide more capital into the stock market.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    ASX Proposes Plan to Replace Futures Clearing System by Q1 2027

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2025

    ASX has launched a consultation on replacing its Genium system with a Nasdaq platform, proposing operational and technical changes for participants.

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