AML / KYC

HKMA Issues Guidance to Curb 'Overly Cautious' AML Checks on PEPs

24/11/2025

The HKMA’s new 'Smart Tips' guidance clarifies rules for domestic and former PEPs, urging banks to adopt a more proportionate, risk-based approach.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Taps Former Chief to Oversee Sale of Cboe Exchange

24/11/2025

Bringing back recently retired chief executive Greg Yanco highlights the significance ASIC places on the transaction for Australia's financial markets.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Tightens Rules on Insurance Premium Financing After Review

24/11/2025

The HKMA says new standards from 1 January 2026 will ban bundling, require clearer risk disclosures, and address concerns over short-term loans.

AML / KYC

HKMA Reports on AI Adoption Status in Transaction Monitoring

23/11/2025

The HKMA revealed high uptake following its September 2024 directive and announced new workshops on the use of AI and crypto-related risks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vanuatu Establishes Regulatory Regime for Virtual Assets

22/11/2025

The VFSC has launched a new licensing regime for VASPs, mandating compliance with global AML/CFT standards.

AML / KYC

Philippine to Map Corporate Links to Curb Systemic Risk

21/11/2025

The country's financial stability council will create a map of corporate connections to identify contagion risks and stress points.

HKMA Revises Insurance Business Rules for Banks

21/11/2025

The updated policy manual reiterates expectations on corporate governance and clarifies the authority and seniority required for responsible officers supervising insurance activities.

Fintech / Regtech

Industry Officials Push for Phase-Out of OTPs, New Fintech Listing Rules

21/11/2025

The move away from OTPs is expected to reduce the cost of payments. Industry is moving toward biometric-based passkeys and tokenised verification.

Macau to Restructure Monetary Authority, Review Casino Investments

21/11/2025

T2026 Policy Address outlines administrative reforms, new industrial funds, and a compliance review of gaming concessionaires' investment commitments.