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OPINIONS & ANALYSIS

ICJ’s Climate Opinion Has Given Australian FIs Another Thing to Worry About

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

Institutions may need to pay greater attention to investment and litigation risk

Asia-Pacific Countries Join Forces to Battle USD 37 Billion Scams Industry

by Nathan Lynch

ASEAN nations are uniting against a $37B scam epidemic, deploying technology, intelligence sharing and education to protect citizens from increasingly sophisticated criminal threats.

Singapore Summit Calls for United Front Against Scams

by Nathan Lynch

The GASA Summit in Singapore this week brought together experts from government, non-profit organisations and regulatory bodies to dissect this evolving threat.

Australia's AML/CTF Rules Seek Simplicity As FATF Deadline Looms

by Nathan Lynch

The Australian government has released the final version of the long-awaited AML/CTF Rules, ushering in the biggest change to the regime in two decades, writes Nathan Lynch.

FEATURES

ASEAN Adopts 10-year Action Plan Against Transnational Crime

ASEAN ministers have elevated cybercrime and online scams as the region’s top security concern while backing initiatives on money laundering and illegal migration.

Nithya Subramanian

16 Sep 2025•2 min read

SGX to Launch New Index Tracking Non-STI Companies

MAS Deputy Chairman Chee Hong Tat said Singapore will also unveil a “value unlock” package later this year to spur listed companies to raise shareholder returns.

Nithya Subramanian

15 Sep 2025•3 min read

Singapore Family Offices Face Rising Cost, Compliance Hurdles

The fallout from the 2023 money laundering case has driven up costs and compliance hurdles for single family offices, prompting the ultra-rich to explore other banking alternatives.

Nithya Subramanian

16 Sep 2025•4 min read

China Considers Expanding Wealth Connect Scheme Beyond GBA

Regulators are reportedly exploring a 'version 3.0' of the cross-border investment programme, with a draft consultation paper possible by year-end.

Editors

16 Sep 2025•2 min read

Global Anti-Financial Crime System 'Broken', Needs Radical Reform: RUSI

RUSI argues the global framework is failing despite huge spending, calling for an overhaul of suspicious activity reporting.

Manesh Samtani

15 Sep 2025•2 min read

HKMA Delays Implementation of Stricter Liquidity Reporting Rules

HKMA has pushed back the deadline for its revised MA(BS)23 return to June 2026 but will collect similar data from selected banks in the interim.

Manesh Samtani

12 Sep 2025•2 min read

RBNZ Proposes Major Overhaul of Bank Liquidity Rules

The RBNZ is consulting on new open market operations and a committed liquidity facility with a proposed cap of 35-40 percent.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

11 Sep 2025•3 min read

HKMA Consults on Crypto-Asset Reporting Rules for Banks

The regulator has released draft guidance on capital, liquidity, and large exposure reporting to implement the Basel Committee's global crypto standard.

Manesh Samtani

11 Sep 2025•3 min read

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