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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    South Korea Launches AI Platform to Combat Financial Fraud

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/10/2025

    The real-time system aims to block transnational vishing scams and will be backed by new laws on data sharing and liability.

    Structural Regulation

    SGX RegCo Unveils Reforms to Equities Listing Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

    SGX RegCo has cut the Mainboard profit test threshold, removed the financial watch list, and tightened disclosure standards to align Singapore with global best practices.

    Cybersecurity

    China Adds AI Rules, Hikes Fines in Landmark Cyber Law Revision

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/10/2025

    The first amendment to China's 2016 Cybersecurity Law significantly increases penalties for breaches and introduces new governance rules for AI.

    Structural Regulation

    China Signals Further Financial Opening, New FX Rules to Ease Trade

    By Editors | 29/10/2025

    Top officials announce plans to welcome foreign investment and will roll out nine new policies to streamline cross-border transactions.

    Climate Risk

    HKMA Issues Additional Guidance on Climate Risk Management

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    The HKMA is urging banks to adopt quantitative metrics, bridge data gaps, and embed climate considerations across all traditional risk types.

    CBDCs

    Hong Kong Pivots e-HKD to Wholesale Use After Retail Pilot Findings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    The HKMA will prioritise wholesale applications for its digital currency after pilots showed tokenised deposits could offer similar retail benefits.

    Capital Adequacy

    HKMA Consults on Updated Guidance to Incorporate Crypto Capital Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    A consultation has been launched on a revised Supervisory Policy Manual that introduces a specific prudential treatment for cryptoassets.

    AI Risk & Governance

    HKMA Declares Fintech Push a Success, Pilots AI and DLT in Sandboxes

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

    The HKMA says 95 percent of banks have adopted fintech and that it is now advancing to the next phase involving innovation in GenAI and tokenisation.

    Alternative Markets

    Asia Taking Cautious 'Step-by-Step' Approach to Retail Private Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    Regulators speaking at the ASIFMA Asset Management Conference said they are developing risk-calibrated frameworks while grappling with liquidity, valuation, and investor education challenges.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    South Korea, Cambodia Form Task Force to Combat Online Scams

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025

    The joint task force will focus on protecting Korean nationals from online scams run by organised syndicates in Cambodia.

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