Structural Regulation

Australia's FAAA Seeks Overhaul of 'Financial Adviser' Classification

01/05/2026

An industry body has urged the national statistics agency to differentiate between retail and wholesale advisers, citing significant regulatory and educational differences that impact policy data.

Payments & Settlements

Australia Consults on Draft Vision for Account-to-Account Payments

30/04/2026

Industry roundtable released a draft strategic vision for A2A payments, seeking feedback on long-term objectives and system characteristics to guide future development.

Anti-Money Laundering

Hong Kong to Expand AML Information Sharing Platform to All Retail Banks

30/04/2026

The FINEST platform will be rolled out to all 28 retail banks by June 2026, as part of a wide-ranging regulatory agenda unveiled by the HKMA.

Payments & Settlements

Vietnam Drafts New Forex Rules for Foreign Investment

30/04/2026

The draft circular aims to ease procedural rules for foreign investors while strengthening the central bank's oversight of capital flows.

Operational Risk

Australia Finalises Targeted Amendments to Operational Risk Framework

30/04/2026

The amendments provide limited relief from specific contractual requirements for arrangements with providers like central banks and financial market infrastructures.

Anti-Money Laundering

Vietnam Sets Out AML/CFT Action Plan Ahead of APG Review

30/04/2026

The plan aims to overhaul Vietnam's legal framework and enforcement effectiveness in preparation for its 2028 APG mutual evaluation.

AI Risk & Governance

Goldman Sachs Restricts Anthropic AI Access in Hong Kong

30/04/2026

Goldman Sachs has blocked staff in Hong Kong from using Anthropic’s Claude AI models, highlighting the impact of US-China tech tensions on global finance.

AI Risk & Governance

Philippine Think Tank Calls for AI Governance to Boost Financial Inclusion

30/04/2026

New study highlights a growing gap between digital adoption and financial inclusion, urging policy alignment on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Credit Risk

Hong Kong Rolls Out New SME Support Amid Global Uncertainty

30/04/2026

The regulator and banking sector are offering fresh credit relief and faster loan approvals to help firms manage rising costs.