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OPINIONS & ANALYSIS

How HUMINT is Closing the Gaps in Financial Crime Cases

by Nathan Lynch

In the complex world of financial crime investigations, banks and private companies are turning to “human intelligence” experts in an effort to crack their most challenging cases, writes Nathan Lynch.

Australia Braces for New Regulations in Private Credit Market

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

Industry favours a voluntary code, but new regulation for the private credit market could yet be on the cards, experts say.

Mounties Lawsuit Shines Spotlight on Financial Crime Advisers

by Nathan Lynch

AUSTRAC’s civil claim against Mounties for alleged AML/CTF breaches has sent a quiet shot across the bows of external consultants, writes Nathan Lynch.

Under Siege: Unmasking TBML Threats in Asia’s Complex Trade Systems

by Bradley Maclean

New whitepaper by Regulation Asia and LexisNexis Risk Solutions provides an analysis of the evolving TBML landscape and a roadmap to help FIs strengthen their defences.

FEATURES

MAS Launches BLOOM Initiative to Advance Settlement Capabilities

Building on Project Orchid, the platform creates a unified digital settlement framework for seamless multi-currency transfer and tokenised asset redemption.

Nithya Subramanian

17 Oct 2025•3 min read

Japan to Ban Crypto Insider Trading Under Proposed New Rules

The FSA plans to amend laws to give its securities watchdog new powers to investigate and penalise illicit trading.

Manesh Samtani

17 Oct 2025•2 min read

BNM to Phase Out KLIBOR and Transition to MYOR and MYOR-i by 2029

BNM has outlined roadmap for full adoption of new overnight benchmark rates and enhanced Shariah compliance framework.

Nithya Subramanian

17 Oct 2025•2 min read

AUSTRAC to Get Additional Powers to Combat Crypto ATM Crimes

New legislation will empower AUSTRAC to restrict or prohibit high-risk products and give banks new tools to disrupt money mule accounts.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

17 Oct 2025•4 min read

ISDA Urges Hong Kong SFC to Reconsider Capital Rules

ISDA called for key amendments to Hong Kong's proposed capital framework, citing the need for pragmatism and alignment.

Manesh Samtani

17 Oct 2025•3 min read

South Korea Imposes New Curbs on Banks to Cool Property Market

New rules include tiered mortgage caps, higher risk-weights for banks, and expanded debt service ratio calculations to rein in household debt.

Manesh Samtani

16 Oct 2025•2 min read

HKMA Announces Second Cohort of GenAI Sandbox Participants

The cohort includes 27 use cases from 20 banks, with a focus on AI governance and using AI to test systems against sophisticated fraud.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

17 Oct 2025•2 min read

Australia Moves to Single Public Register for Beneficial Ownership

The government has streamlined its approach, scrapping a two-stage plan in favour of a direct, Commonwealth-operated public database for unlisted companies.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

17 Oct 2025•3 min read

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