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    APAC on High Alert Over Critical PHP Vulnerabilities

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/10/2026

    Financial institutions and government agencies across the region are rushing to patch critical PHP flaws amid global hacking fears.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    HKMA Mandates Stricter Anti-Bribery Controls for Account Opening

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2026

    HKMA has directed banks to bolster anti-bribery safeguards following attempts by criminal syndicates to bypass AML controls.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Taiwan FSC Mandates Travel Rule for Virtual Asset Transfers

    By Mark Johnston | 23/10/2026

    Taiwan's FSC has amended its AML/CFT regulations to enforce the Travel Rule for virtual asset service providers.

    US Sanctions Five Chinese Entities Over AI Trade Secrets Theft

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/10/2026

    The US has sanctioned five Chinese entities for dealing in stolen AI trade secrets, highlighting new regulatory risks for technology investors.

    Nature & Biodiversity

    ISSB Proposes Nature-Related Disclosure Framework for Public Consultation

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2026

    The ISSB has proposed a new Practice Statement to help companies disclose material nature-related risks and opportunities.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    MAS Urges Banks, Insurers to Strengthen Complaints Management

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/10/2026

    The regulator calls for broader escalation criteria, stronger root cause analysis and human oversight of AI as inspections identify gaps in complaint handling and customer-outcome assessments.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    MAS Mandates Anti-Scam Measures for Retail Brokers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/10/2026

    The guidelines require phishing-resistant 2FA, real-time trade and withdrawal alerts, suspicious activity monitoring and tools for customers to restrict compromised accounts.

    Tokenisation

    Malaysia Launches Platform for Tokenised Bonds and Sukuk

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/10/2026

    BNM has introduced SSDS+, a distributed ledger platform integrated with RENTAS+ to facilitate round-the-clock tokenised securities settlements.

    Sustainable Finance

    HKEX Launches Green Equity Designation Programme

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/10/2026

    HKEX introduced the voluntary designation to help investors identify companies driving the low-carbon transition.

    Structural Regulation

    PBOC Proposes Stricter Rules For Interbank Bond Market Issuance

    By Mark Johnston | 21/10/2026

    The PBOC has issued draft rules to regulate interbank bond market issuance, targeting self-purchases and low-price underwriting.

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