AML / KYC

SBV Revises AML Rules to Secure Exit from FATF Grey List

16/06/2025

The SBV is revising its AML regulations to enhance effectiveness and facilitate Vietnam’s removal from the FATF grey list.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand SEC Consults on Digital Asset Custodian Capital Rules

16/06/2025

The SEC is proposing to ease capital rules for digital asset custodians, while strengthening client asset safeguarding rules.

AML / KYC

HK Customs Working With HKU to Develop Crypto Tracing Tool

16/06/2025

Hong Kong Customs has partnered with HKU to create a tool for tracing illicit activities involving cryptocurrencies.

Market Infrastructure

SFC Finalises Fee Limits for Securities Registrars Under USM Regime

16/06/2025

The SFC’s Rico Leung said the conclusion on ASR fee limits marks a “critical milestone” on the road towards USM implementation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Chief Outlines Regulator’s ‘One Shield, Three Arrows’ Strategy

14/06/2025

Julia Leung said the strategy focuses on strengthening Hong Kong’s resilience, core competitiveness and connectivity with global markets.

Market Infrastructure

AI-Powered Contact Centre Showing Benefits, Says HK Official

13/06/2025

Hong Kong official Sun Dong said the 1823 Contact Centre’s increased use of AI has boosted efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong FSDC Partners TheCityUK on Financial Sector Collaboration

13/06/2025

The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration between FSDC and TheCityUK on transition finance, digital assets and capacity building.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Proposes Measures to Prevent Use of Misleading Business Names

13/06/2025

SFC proposes to expand the list of restricted words and phrases that cannot be used by unlicensed firms in their business names.

Market Infrastructure

RBNZ Chief Adrian Orr Resigned in March Over Funding Dispute

12/06/2025

The RBNZ released documents clarifying why Governor Adrian Orr abruptly resigned in March this year.