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    Payments & Settlements

    China Issues New Rules for Banks to Fund Key Western Trade Corridor

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The guidelines direct financial institutions to streamline credit, expand cross-border services, and pilot digital currencies to support the strategic trade route.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korea to Revamp AML Rules to Target FIs With Weak Controls

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    KoFIU will introduce penalties for weak controls and incentives for certified staff in its 2026 evaluation programme.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    Five Eyes Partners Jointly Issue Foreign Bribery Guidance

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    International taskforce releases a consolidated list of indicators to help FIs and businesses identify and report corruption.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Hong Kong Launches New Committee to Build Commodities Hub

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The new government-led body will advise on market strategy, with a central clearing system for gold planned for trial in 2026.

    Payments & Settlements

    India, New Zealand Finalise FTA Financial Services Pact, Easing Market Access

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The agreement liberalises bank branch licensing, enhances foreign investment limits, and establishes a framework for digital payment interoperability.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    China Initiates Review of Amendments to Banking Supervision Law

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The draft law aims to implement “look-through” supervision, enhance risk disposal measures, and increase penalties for misconduct.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Malaysia to Launch New Scam Response Centre with Embedded Bank Staff

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

    The new hub will house bank representatives to speed up fund freezes as the government signals further measures for financial institutions.

    AI Risk & Governance

    FSC Korea Details Sweeping AI Framework for Financial Sector

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

    The FSC has launched AI support platforms and outlined plans to streamline data rules and issue new risk management guidelines for FIs.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Launches IP Financing Sandbox with Three Major Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

    The initiative provides a risk-controlled environment for banks to test lending against intellectual property assets like patents and trademarks.

    Capital Adequacy

    FSC Korea Sets Out Sweeping Reform Programme for 2026

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

    FSC Chairman Lee Eog-weon, outlining a three-pronged strategy focused on "Productive Finance", "Inclusive Finance", and "Trusted Finance".

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