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BSP Directs Banks to Incorporate Adverse Media Screening in CDD Processes

Banks must include adverse media screening during onboarding and during transaction monitoring to identify financial crime threats. To continue reading… Sign in Password * Remember me Lost your password? Subscribe Subscribe to Regulation Asia to gain access to APAC’s leading platform for news, analysis, research and verified data on financial regulation. Select More Information below […]

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GLEIF Launches Global Partner Programme to Boost LEI Adoption

The initiative aims to expand the use of the LEI and vLEI through collaboration with data vendors, financial institutions and tech firms. To continue reading… Sign in Password * Remember me Lost your password? Subscribe Subscribe to Regulation Asia to gain access to APAC’s leading platform for news, analysis, research and verified data on financial

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First ETF Launched Under Shanghai-Brazil Connectivity Scheme

Brazilian investors can now access Chinese markets via a new ETF, the first link between Shanghai and South America To continue reading… Sign in Password * Remember me Lost your password? Subscribe Subscribe to Regulation Asia to gain access to APAC’s leading platform for news, analysis, research and verified data on financial regulation. Select More

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China Proposes Unified Disclosure Rules for Asset Management Products

The draft rules aim to standardise disclosure rules across bank wealth management, trust, and insurance asset management products. To continue reading… Sign in Password * Remember me Lost your password? Subscribe Subscribe to Regulation Asia to gain access to APAC’s leading platform for news, analysis, research and verified data on financial regulation. Select More Information

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Microsoft launches first cloud region in Malaysia, empowering more organisations to accelerate AI innovation

Region offers modern services in productivity, analytics, security & storage Set to drive 16.9% of a projected US$10.9 billion ​ in new revenue over the next 4 years Microsoft has announced the general availability of Malaysia West, its first cloud region in the country, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to empowering Malaysia’s inclusive digital

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Singapore: MAS consults on proposed revisions to remove exemptions under the financial advertisement regulations

In brief On 3 May 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued a consultation paper proposing to remove the current exclusions under the Financial Advisers Regulations (FAR) and the Securities and Futures (Licensing and Conduct of Business) Regulations (SF(LCB)R) that exempt certain financial institutions from complying with advertising regulations (“2025 Consultation“). This proposal is

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India Eyes Regional Rupee Lending in International Push

India may allow banks to lend rupees overseas, starting with neighbours, to boost the currency’s international use in trade. To continue reading… Sign in Password * Remember me Lost your password? Subscribe Subscribe to Regulation Asia to gain access to APAC’s leading platform for news, analysis, research and verified data on financial regulation. Select More

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Korea to Require Investor Training for Access to Risky Products

Korean regulators are introducing mandatory education and simulated trading requirements for retail access to overseas derivatives and leveraged ETPs. To continue reading… Sign in Password * Remember me Lost your password? Subscribe Subscribe to Regulation Asia to gain access to APAC’s leading platform for news, analysis, research and verified data on financial regulation. Select More

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Japan Announces Support Package for SME Impacted by Tariffs

The package would provide corporate financing assistance and ease lending terms at a government-backed credit institution. To continue reading… Sign in Password * Remember me Lost your password? Subscribe Subscribe to Regulation Asia to gain access to APAC’s leading platform for news, analysis, research and verified data on financial regulation. Select More Information below to

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