AI, Technology & Data

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    Credit Risk

    China Tightens Rules on Supply Chain Finance to Aid SMEs

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/05/2025

    The regulations aim to create a more regulated and SME-friendly supply chain finance environment that aligns with the needs of the real economy.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Japanese Securities Firms to Compensate Account Hack Victims

    By Editors | 06/05/2025

    Ten securities firms have agreed to compensate victims of accounts that have been hacked and used in unauthorised stock trading

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    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Launches New Digital Portal for AFS Licensees

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2025

    The new portal will streamline the way AFS licensees submit applications and make notifications to ASIC.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    BOT to Set Strict Standards to Curb Cyber Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025

    Banks and e-money firms will be liable for damages if they don’t adopt strict anti-fraud measures such as biometric verification.

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    AI Risk & Governance

    RBNZ Report Assesses Impact of AI on Financial Stability

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2025

    RBNZ’s Kerry Watt said AI’s impact could be positive, especially in enhancing resilience, but it could also introduce or amplify vulnerabilities

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    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Vietnam Approves P2P Lending Trials in Fintech Sandbox

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025

    The pilot establishes a regulatory testing ground for digital lending, credit scoring, and API-based data sharing. Foreign banks are excluded from participation.

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    AI Risk & Governance

    OJK Indonesia Launches AI Governance Framework for Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2025

    New guidebook takes a holistic approach covering the entire AI lifecycle; part of OJK’s broader initiative to accelerate digital transformation in the financial sector

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    Payments & Settlements

    Cambodia, Japan to Enable Cross-border QR Payments

    By Editors | 04/05/2025

    In Phase 1, Cambodian Bakong users will be able to make payments in Japan by scanning JPQR. In Phase 2, Japanese users will be able to pay in Cambodia by scanning KHQR.

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    Payments & Settlements

    China Updates Rules for Bank Card Clearing Institutions

    By Editors | 04/05/2025

    The new rules clarify governance, risk management, information sharing, and reporting management requirements of bank card clearing institutions

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    Cybersecurity

    SEBI Tightens Cybersecurity Framework for Regulated Entities

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/05/2025

    SEBI is introducing new classification thresholds, exemptions for smaller entities, and stricter controls for larger market participants.

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