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OPINIONS & ANALYSIS

How a South Sudanese General Regained Control of an Australian Mansion

by Nathan Lynch

A court judgment has allowed a South Sudanese PEP to retain control of a multi-million-dollar mansion in Victoria, highlighting the challenges facing the financial intelligence community.

Interpol Convenes Asian Nations to Forge Anti-Scam Centre Strategy

by Manesh Samtani

A five-day meeting brought together Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines to learn from regional experts and develop national strategies against fraud.

Trade Finance Fraud Poses Growing Challenge to Compliance Teams

by Nathan Lynch

Global trade is expected to reach a new high of USD 35 trillion this year. Alongside the many benefits, this volume of transactions also creates significant opportunities for fraud.

Splintering Political Unity Heightens Australia’s Climate Transition Risk

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

The Liberal Party’s backslide on net zero commitments risks weakening Australia’s credibility ahead of COP31 in November 2026.

FEATURES

HKMA Issues Sweeping New Cloud Adoption Guide for Banks

HKMA details enhanced principles for banks on governance, security, resilience, and exit strategies amid rising use of cloud.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

09 Jan 2026•3 min read

Cambodia Arrests, Extradites Prince Group’s Chen Zhi to China

The extradition to China on Tuesday follows a months-long joint investigation, amid US charges and a wave of regional asset seizures and regulatory actions.

Nithya Subramanian

09 Jan 2026•3 min read

SGX Rebrands Equities Arm as SGX Stock Exchange

The rebranding aligns with broader regulatory and industry initiatives to enhance liquidity, attract listings and strengthen Singapore’s position as an international financial centre.

Nithya Subramanian

07 Jan 2026•2 min read

HKMA Issues New Guidance on Sales of Green Investment Products

New FAQs clarify disclosure rules and the scope of HKMA's 2023 circular, while flagging policy gaps at some firms.

Manesh Samtani

06 Jan 2026•2 min read

China Opens Consultation on Revisions to Banking Supervision Law

Draft law extends supervision to actual controllers and significantly raises fines to tackle risks from the 'hollowing out' of banks.

Mark Johnston

06 Jan 2026•3 min read

Taiwan Sets New Cold Wallet Ratios, Certification Rules for Crypto Custodians

Regulators have set specific cold-to-hot wallet ratios and made international security certifications compulsory for virtual asset custodians.

Manesh Samtani

06 Jan 2026•1 min read

Taiwan Launches Major Cybersecurity Overhaul for Financial Sector

New four-year blueprint mandates resilience-focused rules on governance, AI, and supply chains, linking cybersecurity performance to regulatory approvals.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

06 Jan 2026•3 min read