AML / KYC

New Zealand Issues AML/CFT Guidance for Stored Value Instruments

19/05/2025

The guidance summarises the regulations applicable to SVIs and explains the conditions they must meet to be exempt from the provisions of the AML/CFT Act.

AML / KYC

AFCA Proposes Rule Changes to Improve Handling of Scam Complaints

19/05/2025

The rule changes will enable AFCA to investigate scams involving mule accounts and the actions of receiving banks in scam complaints.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Paper Proposes Reforms to Optimise Derivatives Market

19/05/2025

New whitepaper outlines 15 specific measures that could unlock billions in annual savings for the derivatives market.

AML / KYC

Philippines Convenes First Meeting of New Anti-Scams Group

18/05/2025

The ASTIG will enhance public awareness campaigns, foster stronger inter-agency cooperation, and empower local officials to better protect their communities

Market Infrastructure

Hang Seng Indexes Company Signs Pact with Qatar Financial Centre

16/05/2025

The agreement will help to strengthen financial ties and foster business synergies between Hong Kong and Qatar.

AML / KYC

APAC Regulators to Collaborate on Online Investment Scams

16/05/2025

The SFC said it has forged regional consensus on regulatory collaboration to combat online scams at IOSCO’s annual meeting.

Market Infrastructure

Regulators Announce More Swap Connect Enhancements

16/05/2025

The tenor of IRS contracts will be extended to 30 years and the product scope of Swap Connect will be expanded.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Passes Company Re-domiciliation Legislation

16/05/2025

The new regime provides an easier process for non-Hong Kong-incorporated companies to re-domicile to the city.

AML / KYC

HKMA to Help Banks Deploy AI for Transaction Monitoring

16/05/2025

HKMA has received submissions from banks describing their progress to incorporate AI in their transaction monitoring systems.