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    AML / KYC

    Australia’s Federal Court Finds Two Star Execs Breached Duties

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

    A landmark judgment clears seven non-executive directors but finds two senior executives failed in their duties regarding money laundering risks.

    ESG / Sustainability

    MAS Issues Transition Planning Guidelines for Financial Sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

    The new supervisory guidance requires banks, insurers and asset managers to strengthen climate risk management and support economy-wide transition efforts.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea Launches Council to Detail Security Token Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2026

    A new public-private body will design rules for issuance, distribution, and on-chain settlement ahead of the 2027 legal implementation.

    AML / KYC

    Taiwan Indicts 62 in Laundering Probe Linked to Prince Group

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2026

    Prosecutors allege the Cambodia-based conglomerate used shell companies and underground remittances to launder funds and disrupt Taiwan's financial order.

    AML / KYC

    Three Singaporeans Arrested in S$500m Prince Group Probe

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2026

    An arrest warrant has been issued for a fourth suspect as the total value of assets seized in the transnational scam syndicate investigation now exceeds S$500 million.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Rolls Out New Private Fund Rules to Boost Transparency, Curb Risk

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

    The measures, effective from 1 September, mandate look-through disclosure for nested products and ban performance guarantees to protect investors.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia Seeks Feedback on National Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2026

    BNM and the SC have launched a consultation on a unified, science-based framework to classify sustainable activities, aligned with ASEAN standards.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Paper Urges Consistent AML Rules for Cash, Crypto and CBDCs

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

    New BIS paper warns that inconsistent AML rules create arbitrage, pushing illicit funds to the least regulated payment methods.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA Sets Nov 2027 Implementation Date for New FX Derivatives Definitions

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

    New digital definitions for FX derivatives will replace the 1998 standard, forcing a mandatory, market-wide technology and documentation overhaul by November 2027.

    Trending

    FATF Issues Targeted Report on Stablecoin and Unhosted Wallet Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

    New report details rising misuse and recommends new controls for issuers, VASPs, and national regulators.

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