Markets & Infrastructure

    Payments & Settlements

    Australia Proposes Sweeping Reforms to Card Payments and Surcharges

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

    The RBA has unveiled plans to ban most card surcharges and slash domestic and cross-border interchange fees in a major industry shake-up.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Reputation and Personal Accountability: The Wider Impact of AML/CTF Breaches

    By Nathan Lynch | 15/07/2025

    Experts say holding executives personally accountable is the key to managing the deep reputational and operational fallout from AML/CTF failures.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    New FSB Chair Targets Non-Bank Finance, Stablecoins in First Priorities

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2025

    Andrew Bailey calls for renewed global cooperation to tackle risks from private finance and digital assets amid rising geopolitical fragmentation.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Central Bank Warns Foreign Investors on Capital Control Breaches

    By Editors | 15/07/2025

    The central bank is stepping up enforcement to curb speculative inflows and manage a surging currency without direct market intervention.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Malaysia Imposes Permit Requirement on US AI Chip Exports

    By Editors | 15/07/2025

    The move aims to close regulatory loopholes and prevent illicit trade amid US pressure to stop advanced semiconductors from reaching China.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBNZ to Open New Phase of ESAS Applications in September

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

    The next phase of ESAS applications may include payment service providers, overseas deposit takers and operators of designated FMIs.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    South Korea to Overhaul Rules on High-Risk Investment Sales

    By Editors | 15/07/2025

    Regulators will mandate stricter investor assessments and ban certain sales tactics to prevent the misselling of complex financial products.

    Structural Regulation

    India’s IFSCA Proposes Tighter Rules for Appointments to Boards of MIIs

    By Mark Johnston | 15/07/2025

    India’s IFSCA is proposing tighter rules for board appointments at financial market infrastructure institutions in GIFT City, aiming to bolster investor protection and global credibility.

    KYC & CDD

    China NFRA Issues Sweeping New Product Suitability Rules

    By Editors | 15/07/2025

    New regulations mandate five-tier risk ratings for products and investors, with strict penalties for mis-selling, effective from February 2026.

    Structural Regulation

    New Zealand FMA Launches Review into Financial Advice Access

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

    The FMA is examining barriers to advice, including subdued digital innovation, compliance costs, and adviser confidence under the new regime.

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