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    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Modernises ETP Framework, Sets Rules for Crypto ETFs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2025

    ASIC’s new regulatory guide establishes criteria for crypto-asset products, introduces mandatory labelling, and clarifies rules for active ETFs and market operators.

    Stablecoins

    Japan FSA Backs Stablecoin Project Involving Megabanks

    By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

    Japan's FSA launches "Payment Innovation Project" to test joint issuance of stablecoins by Mizuho, MUFG, and SMBC under existing laws.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    G20 Nations Advance on Climate, Fintech Data Gaps

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2025

    A new report shows progress on energy and digital money data, but also highlights resource constraints and differing national priorities across economies.

    Structural Regulation

    CPMI, IOSCO Target 'Serious' Gaps in FMI Business Risk Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2025

    An assessment of 34 financial market infrastructures reveals significant shortcomings, prompting new draft guidance on capital, recovery, and wind-down plans.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ASEAN Releases Version 4 of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/11/2025

    The framework provides common regional reference for green and transition investments. It will remain a “living document”, updated periodically.

    Sustainable Finance

    ICMA Launches Transition Bond Guidelines to Fuel Sustainable Finance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/11/2025

    The guidance and an updated handbook will help boost credible and transparent financing for climate-transition projects, particularly within hard-to-abate sectors globally.

    Cybersecurity

    Hong Kong Flags 'Explosive Growth' in AI-driven Cyber Attacks

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2025

    Officials report a sharp rise in security incidents, prompting the government to roll out new AI ethics and usage guidelines.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Passes Law Allowing Use of Caning to Punish Scammers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2025

    The new legislation introduces mandatory corporal punishment for scam syndicates and discretionary caning for their accomplices.

    Cryptocurrency

    Japan FSA Deems Derivatives on Overseas Crypto ETFs 'Undesirable'

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/11/2025

    The FSA cites investor protection concerns, clarifying that the products should not be offered even by registered firms.

    Credit Risk

    ASIC Publishes New Capital Markets Roadmap, Seeks New Powers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/11/2025

    ASIC's new capital markets roadmap follows surveillance that found significant failings in the AUD 200 billion private credit sector.

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