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    AI Risk & Governance

    BIS Launches New Project to Help Supervisors Assess AI Models

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

    The BIS, HKMA, and FCA are developing a prototype to help supervisors assess the transparency and fairness of AI used by banks.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    South Korea Approves New Regulations on Terrorism Financing

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    New rules effective from January 2026 will automatically apply to firms where designated persons own 50% or more or exert control.

    Climate Risk

    Australia Proposes Draft Guidance for Corporate Climate Transition Plans

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/08/2025

    The draft guidance proposes to adopt the IFRS TPT framework, aiming to standardise voluntary corporate climate transition plans and align with global standards.

    Tokenisation

    KRX Issues Proposed Rules for New Security Token Market

    By Mark Johnston | 18/08/2025

    Strict new rules on issuer capital, lock-ups, and trading raise questions about whether any products will actually be listed.

    Stablecoins

    HKMA, SFC Issue Warning Against Speculation Amid Stablecoin Hype

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

    The HKMA and SFC have cautioned investors against irrational decisions based on speculation over stablecoin licensing, stressing a high bar for approval.

    Payments & Settlements

    Korea to Extend Operating Hours of Securities Settlement System

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

    BOK's main settlement system will operate until 8pm from April next year to ease hurdles for foreign investors.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Korea Rolls Out Real-Time Malware Alert System for FIs

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

    Police will now share data on phones suspected of malicious app infections directly with banks to proactively block fraudulent transactions.

    AI Risk & Governance

    RBI Committee Proposes AI Governance Framework for Financial Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

    High-level committee calls for mandatory board policies, AI audits, and public disclosures to govern the use of artificial intelligence.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Malaysia Launches Cloud Computing Policy, Data Sovereignty Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

    Malaysia’s new framework requires critical data to be stored in-country and calls for CSPs to develop tailored security guidelines that align with BNM's RMiT policy.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    China Sanctions Two Lithuanian Banks in Retaliation for EU Measures

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

    The move bans Chinese entities from dealing with the two banks and follows EU sanctions on two Chinese lenders over Russia-related activities.

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