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    Payments & Settlements

    Singapore Charts Path for 'PayNow Gen 2' Payments Overhaul

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/06/2026

    MAS and ABS have announced QR code interoperability, streamlined online checkouts, and new business capabilities to future-proof the nation’s instant payments infrastructure.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Transparency International Finds Global FIUs Hamstrung by Data Gaps

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2026

    A new report finds that while FIUs are key to fighting corruption, many lack the data, powers and independence to be effective.

    AI Risk & Governance

    RBI Proposes New AI Governance Framework for Financial Sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2026

    The draft guidance mandates a board-approved risk framework, independent validation of all models, and robust human oversight for AI systems.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    RBI Finalises Compensation for Digital Fraud, Shifts Liability to Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2026

    New rules effective January 2027 will see victims compensated up to INR 25,000 and require banks to prove customer liability.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    FSC Korea Launches Taskforce to Overhaul Capital Market Infrastructure

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2026

    A new government-led body will develop a roadmap for T+1 settlement, extended trading hours, and the adoption of AI.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBA Launches Major Review of Payments Regulation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2026

    The RBA is seeking industry feedback on a wide range of payment systems issues, including least-cost routing, BNPL, and the role of large digital wallets.

    Stablecoins

    SBI, Ripple, Circle Advance Stablecoin Initiatives in Japan

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2026

    SBI Holdings launched a yen stablecoin, Ripple introduced its dollar coin RLUSD, and Nomura is partnering with Circle.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Deeper Data Sharing Needed to Combat Industrialised Fraud

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

    Experts at a Singapore conference argue voluntary partnerships are not enough, urging legal reforms and a mindset shift to disrupt networked criminal gangs.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Seeks Feedback on New Payment Transparency Guidance

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

    The FATF is seeking input on draft guidance for its revised Recommendation 16, which introduces new alignment checks and data requirements for FIs.

    Structural Regulation

    China Unveils New Action Plan to Boost Investment Inflows

    By Mark Johnston | 24/06/2026

    China has unveiled a new action plan to attract foreign investment, focusing on wider capital market access, streamlined M&A rules, and greater financial sector openness.

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