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    AML / KYC

    Korea Launches New Taskforce to Combat Voice Phishing Scams

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

    Financial authorities will establish a cross-sector council to strengthen detection and information sharing, targeting new scams and mule accounts.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASIC Consults on Proposed Derivatives Reporting Rule Changes

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

    The proposed amendments aim to simplify reporting, reduce complexity, and further align Australia’s framework with international standards in response to industry feedback.

    Trending

    BIS Paper Urges Clearer Supervisory Guidance on AI Data Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

    New paper highlights growing data risks from AI in finance, calling for tailored supervisory guidance on governance, quality, security and privacy

    Capital / Liquidity

    China Considers Easing Bank Ownership Rules to Boost Capital

    By Mark Johnston | 27/03/2026

    The NFRA is reportedly weighing a relaxation of 2018 rules that limit how many banks a single major investor can own.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Tether Engages Big Four Firm for First Full Financial Audit

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

    The move follows years of scrutiny and signals a major shift from periodic attestations as global regulatory pressure on stablecoins mounts.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBA Outlines Policy Path for Wholesale Market Tokenisation

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

    Building on Project Acacia, the RBA has outlined a multi-pronged strategy to address systemic barriers and foster innovation.

    Trending

    APAC's Path to T+1 Settlement is Paved With Significant Hurdles

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

    Market participants are actively engaged with the T+1 transition in APAC, but significant challenges involving FX, settlement discipline, and automation remain.

    Market Infrastructure

    MAS Proposes Tougher Rules for Capital Market Infrastructures

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

    The regulator is consulting on new recovery and resolution planning rules and extending statutory bail-in powers to CMFMIs.

    Enforcement

    Korea to Blacklist Borrowers Misusing Business Loans

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2026

    A new cross-sector registry will identify and ban offenders for up to five years to curb the use of business loans for property purchases.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China Issues Security Guidance for Open-Source AI Agent OpenClaw

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

    New guidance outlines specific operational, governance, and supply chain controls for enterprises using high-risk AI tools.

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