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ESG / Sustainability

G20 Pushes Climate Adaptation Plans, Backs Carbon Data Model

By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

New SFWG report details principles for integrating resilience into transition plans and seeks to bolster carbon market integrity through data standardisation.

ESG / Sustainability

CSRC Targets 'Key Minority' with Stricter Corporate Governance Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

The new rules, effective 2026, introduce full-lifecycle accountability for executives and stricter controls on remuneration and related-party transactions.

Sanctions

Cambodia’s Prince Bank Faces Bank Run Following US, UK Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

A bank run has hit Cambodia’s Prince Bank and Thai authorities have launched a probe following massive US and UK sanctions against its parent group for alleged scam operations.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Publishes New Guidance Ahead of AML/CTF Reforms

By Editors | 20/10/2025

AUSTRAC has published new guidance for professions like lawyers and accountants ahead of their inclusion in the AML/CTF regime.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX, IDX Launch Cross-Border Depository Receipts Linkage

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

The new initiative strengthens ASEAN capital market integration and expands investor access to Indonesian blue-chip stocks.

Fintech / Regtech

Six ASEAN Payment Networks Partner for Common Cross-border System

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

The Next50 initiative aims to unify regional retail payments through shared standards for digital and cross-border transactions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BCBS May Re-evaluate Bank Capital Standards for Crypto - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2025

BCBS Chair Erik Thedéen said the rapid growth of stablecoins could be a reason to review the rules, which were developed in 2022.

Fintech / Regtech

FSB, IOSCO Find ‘Uneven’ Global Implementation of Crypto Regulations

By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

Reports from the FSB and IOSCO find inconsistent crypto rule implementation, creating arbitrage risks and complicating cross-border oversight of firms.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC to Get Additional Powers to Combat Crypto ATM Crimes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

New legislation will empower AUSTRAC to restrict or prohibit high-risk products and give banks new tools to disrupt money mule accounts.