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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    South Korea to Expand Crypto AML ‘Travel Rule’ to Small Transfers

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

    Regulators have launched a taskforce to close a ‘smurfing’ loophole and align the country’s AML framework with global standards.

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    Enhanced Safeguards for Retail Investors Take Effect in Singapore

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

    New measures mandate pre-transaction checks, audio-recorded call-backs, and introduce the role of a 'Trusted Individual' for vulnerable clients.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong AFRC Proposes Mandatory Assurance of Sustainability Disclosures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

    The phased rules would require limited assurance on climate disclosures, with a single regulatory body overseeing all assurance providers.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong Expands Yuan Liquidity Facility, Adds Mideast and ASEAN Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

    The HKMA has doubled its yuan liquidity scheme quota to CNY100 billion and expanded the scheme to 40 lenders to meet surging corporate demand.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Sets New Rules for Overseas Listing Proceeds, Mandating Repatriation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The new rules, effective April 2026, require funds raised offshore to be repatriated in principle, with specific account and approval requirements.

    ESG / Sustainability

    China Issues Climate Disclosure Standard With Path to Mandatory Reporting

    By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

    The trial standard, aligned with global frameworks, requires voluntary reporting for now but outlines a gradual transition to mandatory disclosure.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Overhauls Interbank FX Market Rules, Tightens Oversight

    By Editors | 29/12/2025

    New regulations introduce a comprehensive supervisory framework, stricter conduct rules, and formalise data management for all market participants.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong Finalises New IRRBB Rules, Adopts Recalibrated Basel Shocks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The new framework applies more severe, recalibrated interest rate shocks to the existing six-scenario test and a 15% capital trigger for 'outlier' banks, effective from 2026.

    AML / KYC

    Former Malaysian Prime Minister Handed 15-Year Jail Term in 1MDB Trial

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/12/2025

    Najib Razak was convicted on 25 charges of power abuse and money laundering in the massive state fund scandal.

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    Taiwan Passes Foundational Law to Govern Artificial Intelligence

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The new act establishes core principles for AI development and creates a governance structure with a risk-based approach.

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