AML / KYC

Australian Accountants Face Major AML Reform Readiness Gap

13/04/2026

A recent survey reveals widespread unpreparedness among Australian accountants for impending AML reforms, raising concerns about compliance burdens and potential penalties.

Australia to Tighten Foreign Investor CGT Rules, Offer Renewables Discount

13/04/2026

New draft legislation aims to strengthen Australia’s foreign resident capital gains tax regime while offering a temporary, targeted discount for renewable energy investments.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Finds Major AML Vulnerabilities at Foreign-Owned Banks

13/04/2026

AUSTRAC uncovers significant weaknesses in AML controls and reporting following two separate supervisory campaigns targeting foreign-owned banks.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Outlines Good Practices for Climate Risk in Capital Planning

13/04/2026

The HKMA has shared guidance for authorised institutions on integrating climate-related risks into their internal capital adequacy assessment processes and planning.

ESG / Sustainability

Vietnam Finalises Framework for International Carbon Credit Trading

11/04/2026

New government decree establishes rules for cross-border carbon credit transfers, including differentiated caps and a mandatory national registry to support climate goals.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand FMA Flags Reporting Deficiencies Amid Global Uncertainty

11/04/2026

FMA identified recurring weaknesses in financial reporting, particularly in climate, credit loss, and impairment disclosures.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan PM's Office Implicated in Memecoin Scandal, Contradicting Denials

11/04/2026

New allegations suggest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's office knew about a controversial memecoin using her name, contradicting her public statements.

Vietnam Appoints New Heads of Central Bank and Finance Ministry

11/04/2026

Vietnam's parliament has approved Pham Duc An as central bank governor and Ngo Van Tuan as finance minister amid ongoing economic challenges.

Enforcement

SFC Fines Asset Manager HKD 2 Million Over Staff Trading Failures

11/04/2026

Impression Investment Limited and its former responsible officer were sanctioned for internal control deficiencies and personal account dealing breaches.