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Japan FSA Proposes EDINET Taxonomy Update, ISSB Integration Plan

By Editors | 10/08/2025

A draft 2026 taxonomy reflects recent rule changes, while a 2027 development plan confirms the future integration of ISSB sustainability standards.

Anti-Money Laundering

KoFIU Launches Study on AML/CFT Standards for Stablecoins

By Manesh Samtani | 09/08/2025

The Financial Intelligence Unit has commissioned research to align with FATF standards ahead of the country's next phase of virtual asset legislation.

Credit Risk

RBI Releases Final Co-lending Framework Effective January 2026

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/08/2025

The framework requires the lender to retain at least 10 percent of individual loan exposures on its books and clearly disclose roles and responsibilities to borrowers.

Anti-Money Laundering

ASIC Charges Four for Laundering Scam Proceeds via Crypto

By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2025

ASIC alleges a former barrister and three others laundered proceeds from a sophisticated fake bond scam through offshore and crypto accounts.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Data Shows US Move to T+1 Settlement is Paying Off

By Manesh Samtani | 07/08/2025

APAC jurisdictions considering adopting a T+1 settlement cycle have new data showing the benefits of transitioning.

Trading & Investment

ASX to Review Internal Processes After Human Error Halts Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

ASX has apologised after an administrative mistake incorrectly linked TPG Telecom to a takeover announcement, prompting a sell-off and trading halt.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Nears Approval for Cboe to Challenge ASX Listings Monopoly

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

ASIC is in the final stages of considering a listing market application from Cboe Australia, and has added North American exchanges to its approved list.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Scraps Approval Process for Special Rupee Vostro Accounts

By Editors | 06/08/2025

The move allows AD banks to open special accounts for foreign counterparts without prior RBI consent to speed up rupee-based trade settlements.

Tokenisation

UK and Singapore Investment Bodies Join MAS’ Project Guardian

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

UK’s IA and IMAS have are the first asset management trade bodies to join the global initiative to advance asset tokenisation and digital finance standards.