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Sanctions

US Warns APAC Banks of Sanctions Risk Over Iran Transactions

By Manesh Samtani | 17/04/2026

US Treasury warns banks in China, Hong Kong and the UAE they risk secondary sanctions for handling illicit Iranian funds.

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Anthropic's 'Mythos' AI Sparks Emergency Response in Asia Pacific

By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2026

Regulators in South Korea and Australia are holding emergency talks with industry over a new AI model deemed too dangerous for public release.

Securities / Derivatives

FSB Warns of ‘Triple Whammy’ Threat to Financial Stability

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

The FSB has urged G20 members to maintain vigilance over a potential crystallisation of multiple vulnerabilities stemming from the Middle East conflict

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Finalises Overhaul of Bank Stress-Testing Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

HKMA finalises update to stress-testing framework, introducing stricter rules on governance and expanding the scope of risks to include climate and cryptoassets.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Launches Tech Indices to Boost ETF Connect Scope

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/04/2026

HKEX has launched two technology-focused indices and licensed five issuers, aiming to expand product options for mainland investors.

Fintech / Regtech

India Proposes Payment Lags, 'Kill Switch' to Combat Digital Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2026

The RBI has proposed a raft of new measures, including a one-hour delay on some transfers, to tackle surging online payment fraud.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Finds Major AML Vulnerabilities at Foreign-Owned Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/04/2026

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

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Mandates Faster Credit Processing for Cross-Border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2026

The new rules require banks to process inward remittances more quickly, mandating faster reconciliation and same-day credit to beneficiaries.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Outlines Good Practices for Climate Risk in Capital Planning

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 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.