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    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

    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.

    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong Explores Enhancements for e-CNY Wallet

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2025

    Hong Kong authorities are discussing higher transaction limits and new use cases for the digital yuan pilot but have no firm timeline.

    Market Infrastructure

    Cyber Threats and Regulatory Fragmentation Challenge FIs, Sibos Hears

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2025

    Sibos panellists discussed the dual challenge of evolving AI-driven threats and a complex global regulatory landscape, calling for greater collaboration and a focus on fundamentals.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Launches Foreign Currency Settlement System at GIFT IFSC

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025

    The new system allows IFSC Banking Units to locally settle USD transactions, cutting reliance on overseas banks and strengthening the hub’s global status.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BNM Launches RENTAS+ to Enable 24/7 Interbank Settlement

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025

    The modernised real-time settlement system, enables continuous interbank fund transfers and reduces risks from the rapid growth of instant payments.

    Sanctions

    MAS Clarifies Sanctions Scope After Russia-Linked Stablecoin Appears at Conference

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/10/2025

    The issuer of A7A5, owned by a sanctioned Moldovan fugitive banker and Russia’s state-owned Promsvyazbank, was featured as a sponsor at Token2049.

    AML / KYC

    GASA Urges Policy Action to Address 'Global Threat' of Scams

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/10/2025

    A new report finds over half of adults globally were targeted by scams last year, urging greater collaboration and provider accountability.

    Market Infrastructure

    Australia to End ASX Listings Monopoly with Cboe Approval

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2025

    ASIC has approved Cboe Australia’s application to list companies, introducing direct competition for IPOs in Australia for the first time.

    Enforcement

    HKMA Working to Expand its Disciplinary Toolkit - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

    The proposal would grant the HKMA powers to fine and publicly reprimand banks, better aligning its authority with international standards.

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