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    Chinese Authorities Issue New Rules to Fight Cybercrime "Accomplices"

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2025

    New judicial guidelines aim to curb rampant online fraud by clarifying sentencing for accomplices, targeting organised gangs and offering leniency for students.

    Capital / Liquidity

    APRA Proposes Major Changes to Bank Licensing Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

    APRA is aiming to cut lengthy assessment times and may scrap its pathway for restricted new market entrants.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Philippines Drafts Tiered Capital Rules for Digital-Centric Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

    The BSP says the new framework links prudential requirements to digitalisation levels, with top-tier banks facing potential mandatory conversion to a digital bank licence.

    Enforcement

    Banks to Refund Low-Income Customers for "Fee Harm", ASIC Says

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

    ASIC has directed banks to overhaul product design and migration processes after uncovering widespread excessive fees for vulnerable customers.

    Fintech / Regtech

    South Korea to Combat Voice Phishing Scams with AI Platform

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

    The FSC has unveiled plans for a new AI-powered infrastructure that will enable real-time sharing and analysis of scam-related data across financial institutions, telecom companies and investigative authorities.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Launches Electronic Deferred Payments to Replace Cheques

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

    The ABS, with seven major banks, has rolled out two new EDP solutions to support businesses and individuals as corporate cheques are phased out starting 2026.

    Trending

    CSRC Proposes Major Overhaul of Corporate Governance Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/07/2025

    The CSRC has released draft rules requiring performance-linked remuneration, clawback mechanisms, and stricter controls on the actions of major shareholders.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Pushes Data-sharing Infrastructure to Boost SME Trade Finance

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/07/2025

    The HKMA is advancing its Commercial Data Interchange (CDI) with new pilots in credit scoring and logistics data, aiming to streamline lending and cut costs for businesses.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia to Expand, Enhance National Scam Response Centre

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/07/2025

    The expansion will bring the SC and Domestic Trade Ministry into the NSRC, and create 139 new positions within the centre.

    AML / KYC

    New Zealand Passes Law to Join Global Cybercrime Treaty

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2025

    The legislation enables authorities to issue 'preservation directions' to companies and aligns New Zealand with the global Budapest Convention.

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