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PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions China, Hong Kong Firms in Iran Oil Trade Crackdown

By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2026

The US targeted a Chinese oil terminal and numerous Hong Kong-based front companies, while issuing new warnings on sanctions evasion, digital assets, and maritime risks.

Cybersecurity

Korea's FSS to Intensify Cyber Drills, Introduce AI Red Teaming

By Mark Johnston | 04/05/2026

Regulators will double the frequency of unannounced mock hacking exercises and introduce new tests for vulnerabilities in generative AI services.

Trading & Investment

China's CFFEX Tightens Rules on Abnormal Trading, Introduces New Fees

By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2026

CFFEX revised abnormal trading standards for stock index derivatives and will introduce graded fees to curb high-frequency order submissions.

Payments & Settlements

Indonesia and China Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/05/2026

The linkage between Indonesia’s QRIS and Chinese payment systems aims to boost local currency settlement and deepen regional financial integration.

Credit Risk

HKMA Proposes Overhaul of Credit Card, Strategic and Reputational Risk Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2026

HKMA proposes updates to address modern payment ecosystems, new financial products, and align with the latest international risk management standards.

Cybersecurity

India Bars Banks from Using Anthropic's ‘Mythos’ Over Security Fears

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026

The pre-emptive guidance comes as India negotiates with the US for equitable access to the powerful, unreleased cyber-attack model.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Digital Innovation Poses Risks to Consumer Financial Health: BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2026

New paper warns that the benefits of digital finance are emerging alongside new vulnerabilities, highlighting the crucial role of regulators.

Payments & Settlements

Australia Consults on Draft Vision for Account-to-Account Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

Industry roundtable released a draft strategic vision for A2A payments, seeking feedback on long-term objectives and system characteristics to guide future development.

Anti-Money Laundering

Hong Kong to Expand AML Information Sharing Platform to All Retail Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

The FINEST platform will be rolled out to all 28 retail banks by June 2026, as part of a wide-ranging regulatory agenda unveiled by the HKMA.