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Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Outlines Tech-Driven AML Strategy, Reports Lower Fraud Losses

By Manesh Samtani | 20/08/2025

Eddie Yue details HKMA's multi-pronged approach using real-time monitoring and enhanced data sharing as new measures show early success in curbing financial crime.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Embed Workplace Safety Risk into Credit and ESG Frameworks

By Manesh Samtani | 20/08/2025

Regulators will require banks to factor serious industrial accidents into lending decisions and mandate immediate public disclosure for listed firms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Global Finance Groups Call for Pause on Basel Crypto Capital Standard

By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

Citing punitive and outdated rules, the coalition of industry bodies urges a recalibration to support responsible innovation and reflect the market maturity of DLT.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Insurance Authority Launches Initiative to Boost AI Adoption

By Editors | 19/08/2025

The new programme aims to foster collaboration between insurers and tech firms, guiding responsible AI use to establish the city as a regional hub.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia Expands QRIS Network to Japan, Begins China Trial

By Editors | 19/08/2025

The move marks the QRIS payment system's first expansion beyond the ASEAN region, with trials also underway to link with China.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Launches New Project to Help Supervisors Assess AI Models

By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

The BIS, HKMA, and FCA are developing a prototype to help supervisors assess the transparency and fairness of AI used by banks.

Sanctions

South Korea Approves New Regulations on Terrorism Financing

By Editors | 19/08/2025

New rules effective from January 2026 will automatically apply to firms where designated persons own 50% or more or exert control.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Proposes Draft Guidance for Corporate Climate Transition Plans

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/08/2025

The draft guidance proposes to adopt the IFRS TPT framework, aiming to standardise voluntary corporate climate transition plans and align with global standards.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Issues Proposed Rules for New Security Token Market

By Mark Johnston | 18/08/2025

Strict new rules on issuer capital, lock-ups, and trading raise questions about whether any products will actually be listed.