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    Capital / Liquidity

    Australia Proposes Three-Tier Prudential Framework for Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

    The plan creates a new top tier for the largest banks and introduces transition periods to support competition and growth.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Taiwan Central Bank Offers Update on CBDC, Stablecoin Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/12/2025

    Central bank governor outlines plans for a new virtual asset law and details progress on a wholesale CBDC for settling tokenised assets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    DTCC Flags Potential for Higher Margin, Capital Rules for US 24x5 Trading

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/12/2025

    Report highlights demand from APAC investors and outlines new operational and risk management considerations for firms trading US equities overnight.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand Freezes Over $300M in Assets Linked to Transnational Scam Groups

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2025

    The action targeted securities and bank accounts linked to several interconnected networks, including Cambodia's Prince Group.

    Capital / Liquidity

    APRA Finalises AT1 Phase-Out Plan, Toughens Bank Capital Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/12/2025

    APRA confirms removal of hybrid securities from the capital framework, increasing capital minimums for major banks and altering leverage ratio rules from 2027.

    Securities / Derivatives

    APAC Firms Face Significant Hurdles in European Shift to T+1

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2025

    With the shift to T+1 set for October 2027, APAC firms face mounting operational challenges, especially in managing time zone differences and FX processes.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea Tightens AML Framework to Target Crypto, Transnational Crime

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

    Regulator to expand crypto travel rule, freeze suspect accounts, and extend AML duties to lawyers and accountants in a broad crackdown.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australian Government Releases National Plan to Grow AI Industry

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

    The government will rely on existing legal frameworks and a new safety institute to manage risks, focusing on economic growth.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea Unveils AI Roadmap to Ease Data and Infrastructure Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/12/2025

    Roadmap sets out plans to simplify the use of pseudonymised data for AI training and clarify compliance obligations for 'high-impact' systems.

    AML / KYC

    China Regulators Tighten Customer Due Diligence Rules for FIs

    By Mark Johnston | 02/12/2025

    The new rules require FIs to implement stricter beneficial ownership and source-of-wealth checks, along with a ten-year record retention obligation.

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