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    APAC Firms Face Significant Hurdles in European Shift to T+1

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2025

    With the shift to T+1 set for October 2027, APAC firms face mounting operational challenges, especially in managing time zone differences and FX processes.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea Tightens AML Framework to Target Crypto, Transnational Crime

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

    Regulator to expand crypto travel rule, freeze suspect accounts, and extend AML duties to lawyers and accountants in a broad crackdown.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australian Government Releases National Plan to Grow AI Industry

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

    The government will rely on existing legal frameworks and a new safety institute to manage risks, focusing on economic growth.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea Unveils AI Roadmap to Ease Data and Infrastructure Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/12/2025

    Roadmap sets out plans to simplify the use of pseudonymised data for AI training and clarify compliance obligations for 'high-impact' systems.

    AML / KYC

    China Regulators Tighten Customer Due Diligence Rules for FIs

    By Mark Johnston | 02/12/2025

    The new rules require FIs to implement stricter beneficial ownership and source-of-wealth checks, along with a ten-year record retention obligation.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Launches New Platform to Give RBI Greater Payments Visibility

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2025

    The 'Banking Connect' platform gives the RBI real-time visibility into net-banking fund transfers, replacing long reporting delays and tightening oversight of high-risk payment flows.

     

    Securities / Derivatives

    MAS Updates CIS Code, Confirms New Financial Reporting Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

    The MAS has confirmed that all existing authorised schemes, including REITs, must transition to SFRS(I) reporting to strengthen governance and disclosure standards.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong SFC Streamlines Post-Authorisation Rules for UCITS Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/12/2025

    The SFC has removed prior approval requirements for many scheme changes, aiming to boost efficiency and market competitiveness.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    China Renews Crypto Crackdown, Puts Stablecoins in Crosshairs

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2025

    Top financial and security bodies met to reinforce a ban on crypto activities, highlighting stablecoins as a key risk area.

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    Hong Kong Regulators Direct Banks, Insurers to Aid Fire Victims

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/11/2025

    Authorities are calling on banks and insurers to provide flexibility on loans and claims, as financial firms donate millions for relief efforts.

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