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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Binance Halts Withdrawals After Suspected Multi-Billion-Dollar Hack

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2026

    The exchange and major stablecoin issuers have frozen more than USD 2.5 billion in assets as security teams investigate suspicious wallet activity.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Australia Hits Star Casinos with A$260m Fine Over AML Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2026

    The Federal Court has ordered Star to pay AUD 260 million for severe AML/CTF breaches.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    SEBI and Bank of England Sign MOU on Clearing Corporations

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/10/2026

    The agreement establishes a framework for cross-border regulatory cooperation and information exchange regarding SEBI-recognised CCPs.

    Cybersecurity

    Korean Financial Sector Suffers fresh Wave of Cybersecurity Breaches

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2026

    South Korean regulators are pushing to apply stringent bank-level cybersecurity requirements to virtual asset providers after a new wave of hacks hit the financial sector.

    Nature & Biodiversity

    MAS Urges Banks to Review Haze-Linked Clients Amid Tighter Scrutiny

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/10/2026

    MAS has directed lenders to manage environmental risks and potentially sever ties with clients contributing to transboundary haze.

    Payments & Settlements

    Singapore Payments Network Appoints Inaugural CEO And Board

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/10/2026

    The not-for-profit entity has named its leadership team ahead of assuming control of the city-state's national payment schemes in 2027.

    Credit Risk

    Korean Regulators Warns Brokerages of Margin Loan Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2026

    The FSS has threatened to impose additional regulations if brokerages fail to proactively manage their margin loan risks.

    Payments & Settlements

    China Proposes Easing Cross-Border Investment and Financing Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 28/10/2026

    SAFE has proposed 11 new measures to optimise cross-border investment, expand borrowing capacity, and streamline registration.

    Payments & Settlements

    Nexus Advances Cross-Border Payments Platform with Pilot Set for 2027

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2026

    The network aims to connect domestic instant payment systems through a common scheme, reducing the need for separate bilateral arrangements.

    Data Privacy

    Hong Kong Privacy Watchdog Reviews Data Law for AI Era

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2026

    Hong Kong's PCPD is reviewing the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance to strengthen AI governance and prevent data breaches.

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