Regulation Asia | Financial Regulatory Intelligence and Analysis

OPINIONS & ANALYSIS

Age of Empires: ASEAN Plays Vital Role Amid Global Power Games

by Nathan Lynch

ASEAN nations are positioning themselves as a neutral bridge between China and the US, as geopolitical upheaval and sanctions continue to fragment global trade and financial services.

The Great Bitcoin Freeze: How the DOJ Snatched $15bn from a Cambodian Crypto Empire

by Nathan Lynch

Amid the excitement about the DOJ's record $15bn bitcoin seizure from Prince Group one question still remains unanswered: how did US authorities obtain assets held in cryptographically secure cold storage wallets?

HKIFA Prioritises Deeper Mainland Connectivity, ETF Connect Reform

by Manesh Samtani

The HKIFA is pushing for greater investor education in the GBA and further reforms to boost cross-border fund flows.

Lessons From Australia’s AT1 Migration Could Reignite Global Debate over Capital

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

Australia is so far the only market to have taken active steps to fully phase out AT1 bonds. But other jurisdictions are closely watching the progress.

FEATURES

Japan FSA to Step Up AML Dialogue with FIs Ahead of 2028 FATF On-Site Review

The regulator is shifting focus from technical compliance to proven outcomes, requiring firms to establish robust verification and improvement cycles.

Manesh Samtani

24 Nov 2025•2 min read

BIS Paper Says Payment Pre-validation is Key to Reducing Fraud

A BIS paper warns that global adoption of payment pre-validation remains slow despite its strong potential to cut errors and curb fraud in international transactions.

Nithya Subramanian

24 Nov 2025•3 min read

ECB, RBI Move Ahead on Linking TIPS with India’s UPI

The ECB and RBI have approved the next phase of work to link its TIPS instant payments system with India’s UPI to make cross-border remittances faster and cheaper.

Nithya Subramanian

23 Nov 2025•2 min read

Singapore Regulator Unveils Major Equities Market Reforms

The Equities Market Review Group has proposed an SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge, a SGD 30 million “Value Unlock” package, and new EQDP managers.

Nithya Subramanian

23 Nov 2025•5 min read

The Great Bitcoin Freeze: How the DOJ Snatched $15bn from a Cambodian Crypto Empire

Nathan Lynch

19 Nov 2025•7 min read

IOSCO Proposes Update to Fund Valuation Rules, Targeting Illiquid Assets

IOSCO consults on 13 recommendations focusing on governance, conflicts of interest, and fair value for complex fund holdings.

Manesh Samtani

19 Nov 2025•1 min read

Mekong Nations Target Cyber Fraud with New SIM Rules, Mule Account Database

The agreement includes identity-verified SIM registration and a shared database of mule accounts to combat rampant cross-border financial crime.

Manesh Samtani

18 Nov 2025•2 min read

Hong Kong SFC Mandates Stricter AML Controls to Combat 'Layering'

The SFC expects firms to implement bank account registration, withdrawal holding periods, and enhanced monitoring to counter a new money laundering trend.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

19 Nov 2025•3 min read

Podcasts