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    Payments & Settlements

    China Rolls Out Nationwide Cross-Border Cash Pooling for MNCs

    By Mark Johnston | 17/08/2026

    The new framework offers a lower-threshold option for smaller multinationals, complementing an existing scheme for larger firms and simplifying fund management.

    Cryptocurrency

    Korea's Crypto Tax Faces Political Showdown Ahead of 2027 Launch

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/08/2026

    The government is holding firm on its 2027 start date, while ruling party lawmakers are pushing for both a delay and a full repeal over fairness and capital flight concerns.

    Liquidity Risk

    Japan Considers Using Fed Liquidity Facility for Yen Intervention

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/08/2026

    Japan is considering a new intervention tool as a senior US lawmaker demands justification for the recent joint yen-buying operation.

    Cryptocurrency

    Taiwan Proposes Crypto AML Rules, Sets Timeline for Travel Rule

    By Mark Johnston | 17/08/2026

    New draft regulations will implement the FATF's Travel Rule in two phases, following the recent enactment of a comprehensive VASP licensing law.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Korea Launches First AI Assessment Framework for Finance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2026

    Korea's Financial Security Institute has developed a specialised framework to assess the safety and trustworthiness of AI in finance.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX to Float Discussion Paper on Extending Trading Hours

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2026

    HKEX is moving ahead with discussions on longer trading sessions despite broker concerns, amid growing competition from global peers.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korea to Abolish Crypto Travel Rule Threshold, Tighten VASP Oversight

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2026

    Regulators will expand the travel rule to all crypto transfers and impose stricter financial and operational requirements on virtual asset service providers.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    New Zealand DIA Adopts ‘Stewardship’ Approach to AML Supervision

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2026

    Senior DIA official John Sneyd says the agency’s intelligence-led strategy is based on stewardship, partnerships, and a shared objective: defeating organised crime.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Consults on Allowing FPIs in Physically Settled Commodity Derivatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/08/2026

    The proposal aims to deepen liquidity by allowing foreign investors in deliverable contracts, subject to a backstop mechanism to prevent physical settlement obligations.

    Capital Adequacy

    RBI Proposes Revised Capital Framework for Derivatives Risk

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/08/2026

    New draft rules introduce a revised CVA framework, aligning with Basel III and offering a simplified approach for some banks.

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