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    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Mandates Continuous Cheque Clearing with Hourly Settlements

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

    The new system, rolling out from 4 October, will replace the current batch process and require banks to confirm cheques within hours or face deemed approval.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Taiwan Launches New Platforms to Bolster Anti-Fraud Fight

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

    The initiatives include a new communication platform for banks and police, as authorities report a significant drop in financial fraud losses.

    Credit Risk

    China Rolls Out Loan Subsidies for Consumers and Businesses

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

    Regulators will offer state-funded interest subsidies on personal consumer loans and business loans in key service sectors to stimulate the economy.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    South Korea's Do Kwon Pleads Guilty to US Fraud Charges

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

    The plea from the South Korean national follows the USD 40 billion collapse of his Singapore-based firm’s algorithmic stablecoin in 2022.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore Appoints Deloitte to Liquidate Assets in SG$3b Money Laundering Case

    By Editors | 13/08/2025

    The move follows the imposition of millions in penalties on financial institutions and a raft of new AML legislation.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Sanctions Hong Kong Firms Over DRC Conflict Minerals Trade

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

    Two Hong Kong-based export companies have been designated for their alleged role in a supply chain linked to an armed group.

    Sustainable Finance

    Malaysia to Develop "Science-Based" Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

    By Editors | 12/08/2025

    The Joint Committee on Climate Change also plans to issue guidance on new reporting rules and tackle persistent climate data gaps.

    Credit Risk

    India Plans Credit Guarantees to Shield Small Firms from US Tariffs

    By Editors | 12/08/2025

    The government will offer guarantees for stressed loans as banks heighten scrutiny of exporters with US market exposure.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    India Imposes Restrictions on Mutual Fund Distributor Fees

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2025

    SEBI scrapped transaction fees while AMFI imposed a 12-month lock-in on commissions to curb mis-selling and protect investors.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    FATF Establishes New Code of Conduct for Stakeholders

    By Editors | 11/08/2025

    The FATF has introduced a new code to ensure integrity, professionalism, and respect among all its stakeholders.

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