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AML / KYC

MAS Mandates 2FA for All Online Financial Accounts, Tightens Exemptions

By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2025

MAS updates guidance to make two-factor authentication mandatory for all customers, shifting from a client-based to an access-based exemption model.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Cautiously Considering Move to T+1 Equities Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 16/07/2025

FSA study group urges a cautious approach while monitoring regional peers, highlighting risks of settlement fails and time zone challenges for foreign investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai Exchange Launches ‘Growth Tier’ for Unprofitable Tech Firms

By Editors | 16/07/2025

New STAR Market tier for pre-profit tech companies goes live with 32 firms, featuring distinct delisting rules and enhanced investor risk warnings.

ESG / Sustainability

China Extends Green Finance Project Catalogue to Cover Loans

By Editors | 16/07/2025

The updated green finance catalogue unifies project standards for loans and bonds, expanding its scope to cover new industries.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Proposes Sweeping Reforms to Card Payments and Surcharges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

The RBA has unveiled plans to ban most card surcharges and slash domestic and cross-border interchange fees in a major industry shake-up.

Enforcement

Singapore Penalises Law Firms Over Role in Money Laundering Case

By Editors | 15/07/2025

MinLaw has fined two firms and referred one lawyer for disciplinary action as part of a wider crackdown on professional enablers.

AML / KYC

Singapore Proposes to Bar Convicted Money Launderers From Directorships

By Editors | 15/07/2025

The proposed legal amendments also aim to enhance the regulatory regime for accountants and reduce the compliance burden for companies.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Consults On Capital Rule Overhaul for OTC Derivatives Dealers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

The SFC is consulting on Basel III-aligned rules, creating new categories for dealers and introducing the first capital treatments for virtual asset derivatives.

Capital / Liquidity

China Adjusts Insurer Assessment Model to Spur Longer-term Investments

By Editors | 15/07/2025

China has introduced a new "5+3+1" performance assessment model for state-owned insurers, aiming to reduce short-term pressures and guide more capital into the stock market.