Sanctions

US Panel Urges Sanctions Scrutiny for Hong Kong

24/11/2025

A congressional advisory body has recommended secondary sanctions on Hong Kong financial institutions, alleging the city is a hub for sanctions evasion.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Jails Agents in Insurance Commission Fraud Scheme

24/11/2025

Jail sentences were earlier handed to another 11 individuals who were all part of the same 'dummy agent' commission fraud scheme, according to the ICAC.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Directs Banks to Adopt Enhanced Consumer Debt Relief Plan

24/11/2025

The HKMA urges wider adoption of the interbank debt relief plan, digitalisation, and best practices to help struggling personal borrowers.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Amends Rules to Boost Sustainability-Linked Bond Market

24/11/2025

The new regulations provide issuers with greater flexibility on financial returns and instrument structures, aiming to align with international standards.

Fintech / Regtech

Australian Insurers to Launch National AI-Powered Anti-Fraud Platform

24/11/2025

The industry-wide initiative aims to securely share data to combat organised crime, with a focus on privacy and regulatory alignment.

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.