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Fintech / Regtech
Thailand Requiring Biometric SIM Registration to Combat Fraud
26/08/2025
Thailand has mandated the use of liveness detection technology for SIM card registration, aiming to curb rising online fraud.

Securities / Derivatives
WFE Calls on Regulators to Crack Down on 'Tokenised Stocks'
26/08/2025
The WFE is calling on global regulators to address blockchain-based tokens mimicking equities, citing new risks and market integrity threats.

Fintech / Regtech
SBI and Ripple Sign MOU to Launch Stablecoin in Japan
25/08/2025
The partnership will see SBI VC Trade, a licensed Electronic Payment Instruments Exchange Service Provider, introduce RLUSD in Japan.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes Overhaul of Stock Closing Price Mechanism
25/08/2025
SEBI proposes to introduce a new Closing Auction Session, aiming to align with global practices and boost market efficiency.

Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia's PayNet Taps Ant International to Take DuitNow QR Global
23/08/2025
New agreement enables outbound payments for Malaysians across the Alipay+ network, while also deepening collaboration on fraud prevention and talent development.

ESG / Sustainability
Indonesia Launches Platform to Connect Green Finance, Carbon Markets
23/08/2025
The new GISCO platform will support the development of green industry standards and an emissions trading system to meet Indonesia's decarbonisation goals.

Capital / Liquidity
China Proposes Overhaul of M&A Loan Rules to Support Minority Stakes
23/08/2025
Draft rules raise financing limits and tenors for control deals and set new, differentiated terms for equity-participation loans.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes Changes to Framework for Block Deals
23/08/2025
SEBI proposes to more than double the minimum block deal size to INR 250,000 and to widen the price band for large trades.

Trending
JPMorgan to Pay Malaysia $330m in Final 1MDB Settlement
23/08/2025
The deal resolves all outstanding claims and follows a Swiss conviction of the bank's unit for AML failures linked to the scandal.

Trending
AUSTRAC Orders External AML Audit of Crypto Exchange Binance
22/08/2025
AUSTRAC cited serious concerns with Binance's AML controls, governance, and a lack of understanding of local Australian risks.
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