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    MAS Releases AI Risk Management Toolkit for Financial Sector

    The comprehensive toolkit, developed with industry, provides detailed guidance and firm-specific examples for managing risks from traditional to agentic AI.

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    Despite a regulatory push to modernise, financial institutions are hesitant to use AI in reporting due to accuracy and validation concerns.

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    When Financial Crime Converges: Asia Pacific’s New Equation

    by Bradley Maclean

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    MAS Releases AI Risk Management Toolkit for Financial Sector

    The comprehensive toolkit, developed with industry, provides detailed guidance and firm-specific examples for managing risks from traditional to agentic AI.

    Nithya Subramanian

    23 Mar 2026•4 min read

    US Regulators Unveil Long-Awaited Bank Capital Rules Proposal

    Proposals to implement the Basel III endgame would lower overall capital, prompting warnings of a global 'race to the bottom'.

    Manesh Samtani

    23 Mar 2026•4 min read

    Korea Announces Sweeping Package of Capital Market Reforms

    Regulators will prohibit controversial spin-off listings, restructure the Kosdaq market, and impose tougher penalties for market abuse to tackle the 'Korea discount'.

    Manesh Samtani

    19 Mar 2026•4 min read

    Global Fraud Summit Launches Taskforce Targeting Southeast Asian Scam Hubs

    New INTERPOL taskforce and public-private partnerships aim to disrupt transnational fraud networks, with a focus on the APAC region.

    Manesh Samtani

    23 Mar 2026•3 min read

    HKMA Urges Firms to Enhance Sanctions Screening Systems, Adopt AI

    Thematic review found systems generally meet expectations. HKMA has highlighted good practices in governance, testing, and technology.

    Manesh Samtani

    17 Mar 2026•3 min read

    HKEX Proposes Major Listing Rule Overhaul to Boost Competitiveness

    HKEX has proposed sweeping reforms to its listing framework, aiming to attract more high-growth companies amid intense global competition.

    Sanday Chongo Kabange

    15 Mar 2026•4 min read

    FSB and Industry Launch New Push on Cross-border Payments

    Andrew Bailey says progress on the G20 roadmap is stalling, outlining new action plans for regulators and calling for industry leadership.

    Sanday Chongo Kabange

    23 Mar 2026•4 min read

    New FATF Report Calls for Crackdown on Offshore Crypto Providers

    New report outlines risks from offshore crypto firms and calls for coordinated global action from regulators and financial institutions.

    Manesh Samtani

    23 Mar 2026•4 min read

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