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ESG / Sustainability
UN-Backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance to Cease Operations
06/10/2025
The NZBA will cease operations after political pressure prompted the withdrawal of most major global banks, shifting its model to a voluntary framework.
Capital / Liquidity
Basel Committee Cites 'Significant Progress' on Final Bank Capital Rules
06/10/2025
Most member jurisdictions now have key post-crisis credit and operational risk standards in effect, the BCBS reports.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SBI Crypto Mining Pool Reportedly Hacked, DPRK Link Suspected
06/10/2025
On-chain investigators report a USD 21 million theft from the Japanese financial giant's mining pool, noting similarities to previous North Korean attacks.
Capital / Liquidity
SBV Vows to Boost Lending, Targets up to 20% Credit Growth
06/10/2025
The central bank aims to support the government's ambitious economic growth goals while controlling credit to riskier sectors and managing inflation.
AML / KYC
HK Regulator Flags Pitfalls in Digital Insurance Sales and Roadshows
06/10/2025
Insurance Authority highlights common shortcomings in insurers' digital sales systems and roadshow practices following inspections and a mystery shopping exercise.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh to Allow Exporters Access to Global Invoice Discounting
05/10/2025
The initiative aims to ease exporter liquidity challenges from deferred payments by capping discount rates and integrating domestic banks into new platforms.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong Kicks Off Hackathon to Spur Data Sharing
03/10/2025
The HKMA and HKSTP have launched an event to foster bank-fintech collaboration on the new Interbank Account Data Sharing (IADS) framework.
Fintech / Regtech
Visa Pilots Stablecoins to Speed Up Business Payments
03/10/2025
The pilot allows businesses to use stablecoins for pre-funding, aiming to unlock liquidity and bypass slow, traditional banking rails.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Launches Campaign for Implementation of AML Reforms
03/10/2025
The campaign will prepare existing and new industries for a shift to a risk-based approach and new digital reporting tools.
Enforcement
SFC Suspends Ex-Broker RO for AML, Credit Risk Failures
03/10/2025
The SFC has disciplined a former responsible officer for failing to manage credit risks and report suspicious, highly profitable client trades.
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