Markets & Infrastructure

Anti-Money Laundering

Clarity Needed in FATF R16 Guidance to Prevent De-Risking: RUSI Analyst

By Manesh Samtani | 13/05/2026

Forthcoming guidance on the FATF’s revised Recommendation 16 must provide clear, practical rules to avoid harming financial inclusion.

Payments & Settlements

China Expands FX Facilitation Pilots in Greater Bay Area

By Mark Johnston | 13/05/2026

New foreign exchange pilots in Guangdong's Nansha and Hengqin zones will ease rules on capital account funds and streamline non-resident account refunds.

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia, Indonesia Deepen Cooperation on Payments and Digitalisation

By Editors | 13/05/2026

The central banks have signed a new agreement to enhance collaboration on areas including payment systems, digitalisation, and financial stability.

Payments & Settlements

PBOC Drafts New Rules for Unified Bank Account System

By Editors | 13/05/2026

PBOC is seeking comment on draft rules for its new unified account management system, consolidating regulations and detailing data security requirements.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan FSC Mandates Centralised Reporting for Offshore Structured Products

By Editors | 13/05/2026

The regulator has designated a TDCC-operated platform for all reporting and requires issuers to disclose the platform's URL to investors.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Puts Major Financial Legislation on 2026 Agenda

By Editors | 13/05/2026

The legislative plans signal a major focus on financial stability, market unification, and strengthening foreign-related and supply chain laws.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Accountancy Body Forms Taskforce to Bolster Financial Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2026

New ISCA taskforce will review Singapore's reporting ecosystem to improve corporate transparency and investor confidence amid a changing regulatory landscape.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Launches Consolidated Digital Reference for Securities Rules

By Editors | 12/05/2026

The new digital resource consolidates two decades of regulatory updates into a single, user-friendly reference to enhance clarity and compliance.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Dhaka Stock Exchange Proposes T+1 Settlement, Flags Bank Merger Risks

By Editors | 12/05/2026

The DSE has asked BB to support a move to a T+1 settlement cycle and other reforms, while raising concerns over shareholder protection in a major bank merger.