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    Market Infrastructure

    Global Banks, Regulators Join Forces on Public Blockchain Risk Framework

    By Editors | 04/07/2025

    An industry group including G-SIBs and MDBs is developing a unified framework to manage the non-financial risks of using public blockchains.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKEX Introduces New Order Routing Service on Integrated Fund Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/07/2025

    The introduction of the new Order Routing Service will help transform the fund order placement process, which includes subscriptions and redemptions.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASIC Issues Warning on ‘High-Pressure’ Sales Tactics in Super Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

    ASIC’s warning comes amid rising cases of retirement savings into “complex and risky schemes”.

    Market Infrastructure

    HK Review Panel Urges Overhaul of MPFA's Fining and Sanctioning Policies

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

    An independent review panel has called for greater consistency in the MPFA's enforcement actions, raising concerns over its new fining mechanism.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Easing Norms for InvIT Conversions

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

    A new consultation paper has suggested scrapping lock-in rules and easing disclosure requirements for private listed InvITs converting to public InvITs.

    AML / KYC

    Japan FSA Flags Banks, Crypto as High-Risk for Money Laundering

    By Editors | 03/07/2025

    The FSA will focus on verifying the effectiveness of AML/CFT systems at FIs in preparation for the next FATF mutual evaluation.

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    Enforcement

    Hong Kong AFRC Fines Ex-CITIC Banker Over Insider Dealing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

    The AFRC has sanctioned Wu Kam Shing after a tribunal found he used confidential information from his banking role for personal gain.

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    AML / KYC

    RBI Directs Banks to Adopt Telecoms Fraud Risk Tool

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2025

    The RBI has directed all lenders to integrate a new government system that flags mobile numbers linked to financial fraud.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Grants Licences for Tokenised Securities to DigiFT

    By Editors | 03/07/2025

    Digital asset platform DigiFT has gained approval to deal in and advise on tokenised real-world assets, expanding its Asia footprint.

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    Bangladesh Bank Introduces Forward Dollar Booking

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

    Bangladesh Bank has introduced a one-year forward dollar booking policy, allowing banks to charge up to 5% above the prevailing rate.

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