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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    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.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    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.

    Payments & Settlements

    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.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    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.

    Data Privacy

    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.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    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.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    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.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Closes 2022 Enforceable Undertaking with NAB

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

    AUSTRAC has cancelled the 2022 enforceable undertaking but says NAB must continue to improve its AML programmes.

    Market Data & Technology

    HKEX to Launch New Digital Issuer Platform Next Year

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

    HKEX says the new secure web-based portal will become the mandatory channel for issuer submissions, enhancing compliance and market transparency.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Malaysia SC Signals Shift to Mandatory Corporate Governance Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2025

    The SC is reviewing its corporate governance code, with a new version due in 2026 that could introduce compulsory requirements for listed firms.

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