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FSB Warns of Systemic Risk from Slow, Inconsistent Reform Implementation

By Manesh Samtani | 14/10/2025

The FSB highlights "a concerning trend of delayed or stalled implementation" in key areas like Basel III and non-bank finance.

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.