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    PEPs & Sanctions

    US to Cut Banque Misr UAE From Dollar System Over Iran Links

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/08/2026

    FinCEN has proposed a rule to block the bank's five UAE branches from US correspondent accounts, alleging they facilitated an extensive Iranian shadow banking network.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX Explores Merging GEM With Main Board Under New Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/08/2026

    The exchange is reportedly planning a new listing chapter to absorb the struggling growth market and attract smaller, pre-profit firms.

    Cryptocurrency

    Korea Debates Scrapping 'One Exchange, One Bank' Crypto Rule

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2026

    A legislative proposal to allow crypto exchanges to partner with multiple banks is before parliament, but financial regulators are urging a cautious approach.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Hong Kong Regulators Announce First Cohort for GenAI Sandbox++

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2026

    Thirty financial institutions have been selected to test 36 generative AI use cases in an expanded cross-regulator sandbox initiative.

    Liquidity Risk

    New Bank Indonesia Governor Confirmed for Full Five-Year Term

    By Editors | 28/08/2026

    Parliament backs the sole nominee, who pledges to safeguard central bank independence while supporting President Prabowo's growth agenda.

    Alternative Markets

    Australia FSC Sets Mandatory Standards for Private Markets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2026

    New rules will require fund managers and super funds to lift governance, valuation, and transparency practices in the growing private markets sector.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Australian Regulators Urge Financial Firms to Act on Frontier AI Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2026

    APRA and ASIC have told financial entities to move beyond awareness and take decisive action to bolster their resilience against fast-moving, AI-driven threats.

    Tokenisation

    Thailand SEC Proposes Crypto ETF, Custody Reforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/08/2026

    The proposals would allow Thai-listed spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs while broadening access to qualified foreign digital asset custodians.

    Data Privacy

    Hong Kong Issues Guidance for Managing Agentic AI Data Privacy Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2026

    The PCPD has released a new framework outlining data protection obligations for organisations using autonomous AI systems.

    AI Risk & Governance

    DBS, IBF Partner to Build AI Skills in Singapore’s Finance Sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/08/2026

    The industry-first partnership aims to establish a national framework for AI upskilling, job redesign, and building a future talent pipeline.

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