Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Orders Compliance Audits for Two Australian Casinos

30/05/2025

The auditors will assess each casino’s compliance with AML/CTF laws and regulations. AUSTRAC will decide on further action based on the findings.

Trading & Investment

HKEX to Further Expand List of Recognised Stock Exchanges

30/05/2025

CEO Bonnie Chan said HKEX is continuing efforts to expand the list of recognised stock exchanges so more international companies can pursue secondary listings in Hong Kong.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US Sanctions Philippines-based Firm for Facilitating Cyber Scams

29/05/2025

Funnull Technology Inc provides IP addresses and other web infrastructure to cybercriminals to host scam platforms and other malicious web content.

Structural Regulation

Australia Launches New Portal for Foreign Investment Applications

29/05/2025

The new online portal aims to streamline the processing of foreign investment applications and increase transparency.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Updates Securities Lending and Margin Regulations

29/05/2025

FSC grants lenders greater autonomy, while setting caps on intraday lending and combined positions; hedging exemptions apply.

Payments & Settlements

ASEAN, China, GCC Forge Trilateral Financial Cooperation Pact

29/05/2025

ASEAN, China, GCC agree on collaboration to boost regional trade and investment, including on capital markets, local currency usage, cross-border payments, fintech and AI.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan Mandates IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Disclosures in Annual Reports

29/05/2025

Large listed companies will adopt the rules first. Scope 3 emissions disclosures deferred until timelines are finalised.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Updates Accountancy Code to Strengthen Tax Planning Ethics

29/05/2025

ACRA adopts global standards for tax services, effective July 2025, with transitional provisions for existing engagements.

Trading & Investment

India’s GIFT City Eases Co-Investment Rules to Boost Fund Management

29/05/2025

The IFSCA has introduced a framework allowing venture capital and restricted schemes to co-invest faster, aiming to spur innovation and ease of business.