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Market Infrastructure

RBNZ Flags Long-Term Financial System Shifts from Ageing Population

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

The central bank is urging financial institutions to prepare for gradual but significant changes driven by an ageing population.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Central Bank Warns Foreign Investors on Capital Control Breaches

By Editors | 15/07/2025

The central bank is stepping up enforcement to curb speculative inflows and manage a surging currency without direct market intervention.

Enforcement

Singapore Penalises Law Firms Over Role in Money Laundering Case

By Editors | 15/07/2025

MinLaw has fined two firms and referred one lawyer for disciplinary action as part of a wider crackdown on professional enablers.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Imposes Permit Requirement on US AI Chip Exports

By Editors | 15/07/2025

The move aims to close regulatory loopholes and prevent illicit trade amid US pressure to stop advanced semiconductors from reaching China.

Market Infrastructure

RBNZ To Open New Phase of ESAS Applications in September

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

The next phase of ESAS applications may include payment service providers, overseas deposit takers and operators of designated FMIs.

AML / KYC

India Probes Binance Over Suspected Illicit Crypto Flows From Pakistan

By Editors | 15/07/2025

Regulators are scrutinising private wallets amid concerns over terror financing, with a focus on transactions in the Kashmir region.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea to Overhaul Rules on High-Risk Investment Sales

By Editors | 15/07/2025

Regulators will mandate stricter investor assessments and ban certain sales tactics to prevent the misselling of complex financial products.

Fintech / Regtech

HSBC Completes DLT Tests Under HKMA e-HKD Project

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

HSBC has completed experiments on DLT interoperability and privacy tech, as a survey shows strong public demand for transaction privacy.

AML / KYC

Singapore Proposes to Bar Convicted Money Launderers From Directorships

By Editors | 15/07/2025

The proposed legal amendments also aim to enhance the regulatory regime for accountants and reduce the compliance burden for companies.