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Coverage of regulatory trends, risks, and innovations in the adoption of cloud services and critical infrastructure for financial institutions.

Custody & Infrastructure
Prescriptive Crypto Custody Rules May Create 'False Sense of Security'
By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025
Dea Markova, Director of Policy at Fireblocks, advocates for a technology-neutral 'defence in depth' approach over rigid hot and cold storage mandates.

Structural Regulation
GFTN and Qatar to Launch Doha FinTech Policy Centre with Asia Focus
By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025
The new Centre of Excellence aims to connect regulators and promote harmonised policy frameworks, strengthening links with Singapore's ecosystem.

Reporting & Disclosures
Australia Migrates New Blockchain-based Registry for Carbon Units
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025
The Clean Energy Regulator's new platform unifies key carbon units and is designed for API integration with external trading systems, moving away from a single exchange model.
AI Risk & Governance
MAS, FCA Forge AI-in-Finance Partnership to Drive Responsible Innovation
By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025
Besides joint initiatives, the FCA will also establish first physical presence in Singapore, appointing a Financial Services Attaché at the British High Commission.

Clearing & Post-Trade
Firms Adopting ISDA Digital Reporting Standard See Cost, Accuracy Benefits
By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2025
A new ISDA report shows firms using the DRR standard for APAC and global rules achieve up to 50% cost savings and near-perfect reporting accuracy.

Data Privacy
Bangladesh Enacts New Data Laws with Enhanced Protection for Financial Information
By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025
New ordinances establish citizen data ownership and create a national authority to regulate sensitive data, including financial and biometric information.
AI Risk & Governance
Singapore, Indonesia Renew Fintech Co-operation to Boost Digital Finance
By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025
MAS and OJK will work jointly to advance digital innovation, strengthen financial sector ties, and support ASEAN’s digital economy growth.

Cloud & Infrastructure
BIS Launches Project to Automate Verification of Regulatory Proofs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025
Project Tamga will explore using existing internet infrastructure to allow for the automated verification of regulatory licences across jurisdictions.

Cloud & Infrastructure
Hong Kong Launches Alliance to Funnel Mainland Fintechs to Global Markets
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025
InvestHK's partnership with key Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen institutions aims to create a "one-stop platform" for international expansion.

AI Risk & Governance
Hong Kong's BEA to Test GenAI Compliance Tool in HKMA Sandbox
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025
BEA is partnering with tech firm CLPS to trial an AI and automation tool for compliance and risk management.
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