HKMA Finalises Phase 2A of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

The updated framework introduces transition pathways and an adaptation category, and will be mandatory for government green bond projects.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

23 Jan 2026•3 min read

Australia Confirms Deferral of Major AML/CTF Reforms

Home Affairs is consulting on transitional rules to delay IVTS reporting, stagger independent evaluations, and ease compliance burdens for Tranche 1 and 2 entities.

Nathan Lynch

22 Jan 2026•5 min read

China Rolls Out CNY 500b Guarantee Scheme and Expanded Loan Subsidies

The package of measures also imposes stringent new operational and compliance mandates on financial institutions designed to manage risk and prevent arbitrage.

Mark Johnston

21 Jan 2026•3 min read

Japan's FSA Proposes Stricter Rules on AML Tech and Vendor Oversight

Draft guidelines elevate previous expectations to firm requirements for financial firms, targeting technology adoption, trade finance, and outsourcing.

Manesh Samtani

20 Jan 2026•2 min read

HKMA Issues Guidance on Operational Risk Controls for Trading Activities

The HKMA is urging banks to adopt advanced surveillance technology and preventative controls, including pre-trade hard blocks and real-time monitoring.

Manesh Samtani

19 Jan 2026•2 min read

PBOC Rolls Out Lending Support for Private Firms, Tech, Green Projects

Measures include a new CNY 1 trillion re-lending facility and expanded quotas for tech and green finance, with rate cuts to support uptake.

Manesh Samtani

16 Jan 2026•3 min read

Exclusive: Australia Set to Defer Core ‘Tranche 1’ AML/CTF Reforms

Australia is set to defer some key AML/CTF reforms until 2029, prioritising the Tranche 2 rollout and counter-terrorism ahead of the upcoming FATF mutual evaluation.

Nathan Lynch

16 Jan 2026•7 min read

MAS, SGX Consult on Framework for New Global Listing Board

Separate consultations by MAS and SGX RegCo outline legal changes and listing rules to support US–Singapore dual listings under a proposed Global Listing Board.

Nithya Subramanian

13 Jan 2026•4 min read