AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Publishes Regulatory Priorities for 2025-26

17/07/2025

AUSTRAC has outlined its 2025-26 priorities, saying it will focus on bringing 'Tranche 2' professions into the regulatory net and cracking down on crypto and cash risks.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Announces Updated Timeline for New Deposit Taker Standards

17/07/2025

The RBNZ said the new DTA standards will be issued by May 2027 and take effect on 1 December 2028 instead of July 2028.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Consults on T+1 Settlement Cycle for Cash Equities Market

17/07/2025

HKEX has initiated a market-wide consultation on shortening its settlement cycle, highlighting significant operational challenges for global firms.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA to Expand Use of Granular Risk Data from Banks

17/07/2025

Carmen Chu announced the results of HKMA's "Fintech Maturity Stock-take" exercise and plans to consult the industry on the development of a new data strategy.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong and Macao Ink MOU to Bolster GBA Data Flows

16/07/2025

Hong Kong’s PCPD and Macao’s PDPB will deepen collaboration on personal data protection, facilitate cross-boundary information exchange, and support the region's digital economy.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong SFC Eases Rules for Visiting Financial Professionals

16/07/2025

The SFC has extended the permissible activity period for licensed itinerant professionals from 30 to 45 days each calendar year to attract overseas talent.

AML / KYC

Australia Sets December Deadline for Mandatory Use of SMS Sender IDs

16/07/2025

The ACMA says the new rules require all organisations to register alphanumeric sender IDs by 15 December 2025 to prevent customer messages being blocked or relabelled.

Crypto / Digital Assets

CMB International Securities Gets Hong Kong Virtual Asset Licence

16/07/2025

CMB International Securities says it is the first Chinese bank-affiliated broker to gain approval for virtual asset trading in Hong Kong.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Proposes Sweeping Reforms to Card Payments and Surcharges

15/07/2025

The RBA has unveiled plans to ban most card surcharges and slash domestic and cross-border interchange fees in a major industry shake-up.