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    Fintech / Regtech

    FSB Calls for Enhanced Monitoring to Track AI Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/10/2025

    New report proposes indicators to track vulnerabilities from third-party dependencies and concentrated AI supply chains.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASIC Warns of 'Significant' Gaps in Offshore Outsourcing Controls

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

    A review by ASIC has found serious weaknesses in how financial advice licensees and fund managers oversee offshore providers, exposing consumers to harm.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Urges Greater Collaboration Among Central Banks on AI

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/10/2025

    New report details AI use in AML and supervision, but warns of data governance, concentration, and cyber security challenges.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Launches AI Knowledge Hub for Financial Sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/10/2025

    The knowledge hub, launched under the PathFin.ai programme, is part of a broader push to strengthen responsible AI adoption and workforce upskilling in the financial sector.

     

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    MAS Defers Adoption of Cryptoasset Capital Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/10/2025

    MAS delayed its Basel-aligned cryptoasset capital framework to 2027 or later amid industry concerns over regulatory arbitrage and restrictive blockchain rules.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore to Table Bill Barring Convicted Money Launderers from Directorships

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/10/2025

    The bill seeks to curb the misuse of companies, reduce compliance burdens, and strengthen audit oversight.

    Market Infrastructure

    Australia Unveils Draft Payments Law to Regulate Stablecoins, Digital Wallets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/10/2025

    The new framework will bring a wide range of payment service providers under a core licensing regime, levelling the rules for banks and tech firms.

    Sanctions

    Under Siege: Unmasking TBML Threats in Asia’s Complex Trade Systems

    By Bradley Maclean | 09/10/2025

    New whitepaper by Regulation Asia and LexisNexis Risk Solutions provides an analysis of the evolving TBML landscape and a roadmap to help FIs strengthen their defences.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Revamps Block Deal Framework, Hikes Minimum Trade Size

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/10/2025

    SEBI has increased the minimum block deal value to INR 250 million and adjusted the price bands and trading window timings to streamline large trades.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Fullerton Launches First Retail Fund Under MAS’ EQDP

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/10/2025

    The launch aligns with MAS’s strategy to deepen the domestic equities market, enhance capital efficiency, and improve long-term investor engagement.

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